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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 03:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:41am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 04:41am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. South southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light north northwest wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light north northwest wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.45°N 121.45°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 26, 2025
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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