Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 03:02 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chester CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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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 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
3am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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