Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 30 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV
 38.18°N 118.46°W (Elev. 7028 ft)
12:21 pm PDT Mar 30, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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