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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Dec 08:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV

Wind Advisory until December 24, 07:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until December 24, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow likely after 1am. Snow level 7500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV
 38.18°N 118.46°W (Elev. 7028 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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