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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 07:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 46. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °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. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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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 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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