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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chico Municipal Airport (KCIC)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 03:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Chico Municipal CA

Wind Advisory January 2, 10:00pm until January 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 56. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 54. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

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

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 56. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 54. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Chico Municipal CA
 39.88°N 121.97°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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