Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:02 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chester CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chester CA
 40.25°N 121.16°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
2:00 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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