Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 01:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Chester CA
 40.53°N 121.38°W (Elev. 6624 ft)
2:01 am PDT Apr 21, 2026
2am PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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