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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Feb 04:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning February 15, 10:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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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:
1:20 am PST Feb 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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