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.

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 05:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chico CA

Dense Fog Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Widespread haze between 9am and 11am. Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light northwest wind.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light east northeast wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread haze before 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Widespread haze between 9am and 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light northwest wind.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light east northeast wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chico CA
 39.76°N 121.85°W (Elev. 190 ft)
1:21 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
12am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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