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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 03:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow. High near 36. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow. Low around 32. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain and snow. High near 36. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Low around 32. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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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 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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