Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CDEC1)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Jan 05:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 34. East northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Chester CA
 40.12°N 121.39°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 13, 2026
6pm PST Jan 13, 2026-6pm PST Jan 20, 2026
 
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