Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

MANZANITA LAKE (VIOC1)

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

NA

65°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 May 12:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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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 May 2, 2026
1pm PDT May 2, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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