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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 11:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
12am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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