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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern 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 SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:54 AM 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

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 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
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 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 34. Breezy, with a south wind 24 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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