Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 03:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Chester CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light south wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light south wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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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 18, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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