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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NA 3 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jan 05:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Chico CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. Light northwest wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light northeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Chico CA
 39.69°N 121.89°W (Elev. 138 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
 
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