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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 04:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 05:05pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 05:05pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.48°N 121.54°W (Elev. 7500 ft)
3:56 pm PST Dec 26, 2025
5pm PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 2, 2026
 
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