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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Jan 10:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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