Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 05:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Dense Fog Advisory December 30, 02:00am until December 30, 12:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly 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. Calm wind.  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.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
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. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
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)
1:21 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
1am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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