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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.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Paradise CA

Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until January 4, 04:00am
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    Flood Watch until January 5, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until January 4, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. South southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. South southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. 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 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Paradise CA
 39.74°N 121.7°W (Elev. 696 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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