Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NW 19 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 09:47 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Red Flag Warning May 18, 10:24am until May 18, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning May 18, 10:24am until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.72°N 121.81°W (Elev. 213 ft)
6:26 am PDT May 18, 2026
10am PDT May 18, 2026-6pm PDT May 24, 2026
 
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