Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >
Current conditions at
CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)
Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.NA
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 20% |
| Wind Speed | SE 2 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 10°F (-12°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 30 Dec 06:54 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
19 Miles SSW Chester CA
Today
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 46 °F
Chance Rain
then RainWednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 46 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Rain
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 46. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 46. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Chester CA
40.02°N 121.31°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
40.02°N 121.31°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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