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Rapid Warm-Up Forecast Across Much of the Lower 48 Today and Tuesday

Most of the U.S. starts the week calm and unseasonably warm. The Heartland will be warmest, with highs 25–30° above average. Only the Gulf Coast stays chilly. Rain today is limited to western Washington while lake effect snow continues east of Lake Ontario. Cooler air returns after Tuesday, bringing a wintry mix to the Midwest and Northeast by Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

Lat: 39.79879°NLon: 121.85795°WElev: 236.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jan 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chico CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chico CA
 39.68°N 121.78°W (Elev. 194 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 18, 2026
 
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