Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed E 9 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.74°N 121.85°W (Elev. 194 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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