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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

COHASSET (CSTC1)

Lat: 39.87184°NLon: 121.76898°WElev: 1733.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 01:51 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chico Municipal CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light northwest wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 54. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 54. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chico Municipal CA
 39.84°N 121.79°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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