Okay, when is spring going to stay? Just when I think the stromy weather is done, Mother Nature pulls a fast one on me and everyone else. More winter-like weather conditions are expected tomorrow through Monday as another storm invades from the Pacific. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the Sierra Nevada above 4500 feet, in effect from tomorrow afternoon through Monday afternoon. A foot and a half of new snow is predicted for areas above that elevation, with over two feet above 7000'. If you love to ski, this is your wet dream come true. In the valley (including Chico), expect just plain old rain, with up to a half an inch possible. In both the valley and mountains, prepare for gusty winds both today and tomorrow- up to 40 mph in the valley and 60+ mph in the mountains. If driving through the mountains tomorrow or Monday, make sure you have chains, a winter storm kit, etc. The National Weather Service is forecasting partly sunny skies for today, but, looking out my window, I see grey, overcast skies. Perhaps the sun may briefly appear later today. One thing's for sure- winter is not quite done with us yet! Here's the latest seven day forecast for Chico from the NWS:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 19 to 22 mph decreasing to between 8 and 11 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday: Rain. High near 55. Southeast wind between 7 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South southeast wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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