Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WNW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 15 May 03:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chico CA

Wind Advisory May 16, 11:00pm until May 17, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning until May 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until May 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.74°N 121.85°W (Elev. 194 ft)
2:00 am PDT May 16, 2026
7am PDT May 16, 2026-6pm PDT May 22, 2026
 
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