Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.
Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)
Lat: 40.06866°NLon: 121.584°WElev: 4816.0ft.NA
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 36°F (2°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Wind Chill | 32°F (0°C) |
| Last update | 07 Jan 12:54 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles SW Chester CA
Overnight
Low: 29 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
then FrostThursday
High: 26 °F
Frost then
SunnyThursday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 33 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 7, 2026
1am PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
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