I titled this blog post as such because we rarely, if ever, see stormy weather during the month of June. However, we will see it with not just one, but two storms that will roll through northern California over the next 48 hours. In fact, the second storm looks like it contains abundant moisture- enough to warrant a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service regarding possible overflows into Shasta Lake, which is about 10 miles north of Redding. Up to 2 inches of rain are forecast to fall over the southern Cascade Mountains. That, combined with snowmelt already occurring, will cause water officials to release some water from Shasta Lake into the Sacramento River to prevent overflow into the lake. That could cause rapid rises of the river all the way down into the Chico area. Now, Chico is five miles east of the Sacramento River, so there's no danger of flooding. However, there is a danger of drowning if you decide to fish or boat on or along the river over the next couple of days. Just be aware of the situation and keep a watch on sudden water level rises. Otherwise, hunker down and endure more wet, breezy weather beginning tonight with the first storm, followed by a second, potentially stronger storm tomorrow night into Friday. If you are sick and tired of the un- summer like conditions, don't fret. By early next week a strong dome of high pressure will anchor itself over the western U.S., and that will bring hot weather- low to mid 90s- to Chico. Here are the specifics from the National Weather Service:
Today: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south between 8 and 11 mph.
Tonight: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind between 7 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.
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