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Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 11 Apr 04:54 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 27. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
5am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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