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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 07:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Low around 31. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. 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 before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 49.
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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 19, 2026
8am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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