Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility -0.25 mi
Last update 20 Jan 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Dense Fog Advisory January 20, 06:42am until January 20, 12:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory January 20, 06:42am until January 20, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Tue

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Tonight
Widespread fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.72°N 121.81°W (Elev. 213 ft)
2:26 am PST Jan 20, 2026
6am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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