Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 10:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light north wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light north wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chester CA
 40.25°N 121.16°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
10pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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