Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

66°F

19°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 03:02 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chester CA
 40.25°N 121.16°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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