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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed ESE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Wind Advisory January 2, 10:00pm until January 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.74°N 121.85°W (Elev. 194 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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