Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Jan 11:02 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Today
Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, widespread dense freezing fog early in the morning, widespread dense freezing fog early in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning, a slight chance of rain early in the morning. A slight chance of snow in the morning. A slight chance of rain and snow late in the afternoon. At lower elevations, patchy dense fog through the day, patchy dense fog through the day, a slight chance of snow early in the morning. A slight chance of rain in the morning. A chance of rain early in the afternoon, then a slight chance of rain late in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 43 higher elevations...36 to 47 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 25 to 40. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Light winds.
Wednesday
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 31 to 46. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Colder. Lows 16 to 31. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations... Up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. In the valleys, patchy fog in the morning. Widespread frost through the day. At higher elevations, widespread frost. Highs 26 to 41 higher elevations...33 to 44 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 17 to 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Not as cool. Highs 35 to 50.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 19 to 34. Highs 37 to 52.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows 22 to 37. Highs 40 to 55.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows 24 to 39. Highs 41 to 56.



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