Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 07:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 08:51pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 21, 08:51pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.46°N 121.51°W (Elev. 8100 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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