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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

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Wind Advisory January 2, 10:00pm until January 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 53. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 53. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.72°N 121.81°W (Elev. 213 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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