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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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:02 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chester CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 31. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. High near 43. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 28. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 41. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 31. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. High near 43. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 28. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 41. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chester CA
 40.3°N 121.23°W (Elev. 4547 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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