NWS Sacramento Changes to Public and Fire Weather Zones Coming April 16, 2026

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

Lat: 40.29261° N Lon: 121.24394° W Elev: 4547.0 ft.

33°F

1°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	12 Apr 12:02 AM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Tonight

Colder. At lower elevations, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Snow late in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. A chance of snow after midnight. Rain late in the night. At higher elevations, heavy rain showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening, then heavy rain and snow late in the evening. A chance of heavy snow after midnight. Lows 22 to 37. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches lower elevations...except 2 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet decreasing to 4000 feet after midnight. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Sunday

Heavy snow in the morning, then heavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 27 to 42 higher elevations...33 to 46 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 6 to 11 inches. Snow level 4500 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows 23 to 38. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...40 to 54 lower elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Light winds.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 24 to 39. Light winds.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs 40 to 55.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Colder. Lows 26 to 41.

Thursday

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs 41 to 56.