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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 14 Feb 09:54 PM 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 29. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °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 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • 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 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 29. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 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 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 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 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, 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 Feb 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Feb 14, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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