Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 03:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Widespread frost after 11pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Widespread frost, mainly before 10am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Widespread frost after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Widespread frost, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.47°N 121.48°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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