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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 03:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chester CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light north northwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light north northwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Chester CA
 40.47°N 121.48°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
2:00 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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