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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.

NA

90°F

32°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 02 Aug 02:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SSW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 6 to 11 mph after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy smoke after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Smoke

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 6 to 11 mph after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Patchy smoke after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Chester CA
 40.07°N 121.44°W (Elev. 6296 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm PDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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