Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 01:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow, mainly after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow, mainly after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly 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 21, 2026
2am PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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