Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 05:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
3:06 am PST Jan 19, 2026
6am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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