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

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: 42 °F

    Haze

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Widespread haze between 9am and 10am. Areas of dense fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind.

    High: 65 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread haze before 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Widespread haze between 9am and 10am. Areas of dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chico CA
 39.76°N 121.83°W (Elev. 203 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 19, 2026
2am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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