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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 11:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chico CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light east southeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Light north northeast wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chico CA
 39.76°N 121.85°W (Elev. 190 ft)
Last Update:
8:51 am PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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