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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)
Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.NA
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 95% |
| Wind Speed | SSE 6 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 45°F (7°C) |
| Last update | 09 Apr 02:54 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles SW Chester CA
Winter Storm Watch April 10, 05:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm
Overnight

Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday

High: 47 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday Night

Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 39 °F
Showers then
Rain/SnowFriday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
then SnowSaturday

High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night

Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday

High: 27 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday Night

Low: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly 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)
40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
3am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026



