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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

CHESTER (CESC1)

Lat: 40.29261°NLon: 121.24394°WElev: 4547.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 08:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 41. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 41. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Chester CA
 40.25°N 121.13°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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