NWS Sacramento Changes to Public and Fire Weather Zones Coming April 16, 2026

CHESTER (CESC1)

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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	NW 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	15 Apr 03:02 AM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Western Plumas County/Lassen Park

Today

Mostly cloudy. Widespread frost early in the morning. Areas of frost late in the morning. A slight chance of rain in the late morning and afternoon. Highs 38 to 53 higher elevations...44 to 59 lower elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow. Widespread frost after midnight. Colder. Lows 19 to 34. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 4500 feet after midnight. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.

Thursday

Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations...42 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear. Lows 23 to 38. Prevailing northeast winds up to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny. Not as cool. Highs 45 to 60 higher elevations... 53 to 64 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 44.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 52 to 67.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows 34 to 49.

Sunday Through Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 46 to 61. Lows 32 to 47.