Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Apr 12:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Watch April 21, 02:00am until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. South wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °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 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. South wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 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 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.47°N 121.48°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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