Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 04:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
5am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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