Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

Lat: 40.29261° N Lon: 121.24394° W Elev: 4547.0 ft.

38°F

3°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSE 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	03 Jan 08:02 PM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Tonight

Rain at lower elevations...and heavy rain and snow at higher elevations. Colder. Lows 27 to 42. No snow accumulation lower elevations...6 to 12 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.

Sunday

Heavy rain and heavy snow. Highs 27 to 41 higher elevations...34 to 44 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations...except 5 to 11 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow. Colder. Lows 23 to 38. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations...except 2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Monday

Rain and snow. Highs 26 to 40 higher elevations...33 to 43 lower elevations. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches lower elevations...except 2 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows 24 to 39. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch lower elevations...except 1 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Light winds.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Not as cool. Highs 32 to 47.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows 25 to 40.

Wednesday And Wednesday Night

Rain and snow likely. Light snow accumulations possible. Highs 31 to 46. Lows 21 to 36.

Thursday

Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs 29 to 44.

Thursday Night Through Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 17 to 32. Highs 34 to 49.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. Highs 36 to 51.