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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 05:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NW Chester CA

Winter Storm Warning April 21, 06:13pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 21, 06:13pm 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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 11 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. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.46°N 121.54°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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