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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Jan 04:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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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 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 9, 2026-6pm PST Jan 16, 2026
 
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