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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light north northeast wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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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 Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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