Heavy Precipitation in the West; Wintry Mix in the North; Fire Weather in the High Plains

Pacific moisture will continue to bring locally heavy coastal/lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the West Coast and portions of the Intermountain West through Monday. A wintry mix will create hazardous travel across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest into early Monday. Dry, gusty winds are resulting in elevated to critical fire weather in the south/central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Jan 01:02 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning January 5, 01:29am until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 5, 01:29am until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm.  High near 39. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am. Widespread frost before noon.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Frost and
    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and snow after 4pm. High near 39. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 10am. Widespread frost before noon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Widespread frost. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Widespread frost before noon. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Widespread frost. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chester CA
 40.3°N 121.23°W (Elev. 4547 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 5, 2026
1am PST Jan 5, 2026-6pm PST Jan 11, 2026
 
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