Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

Lat: 40.54011°NLon: 121.58016°WElev: 5732.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 01:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:59pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:59pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Chester CA
 40.44°N 121.53°W (Elev. 6699 ft)
1:21 pm PST Dec 26, 2025
2pm PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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