Saturday, November 13, 2010

perhaps a colder weather pattern next weekend?

The Wind Advisory wasn't needed after all for today because winds never got stronger than 20 mph. Mainly the winds were out of the north/ northwest around 10-15 mph. But those winds helped to dry the air out and we had a 31 degree temperature difference between our morning low temperature and afternoon high temperature (see unofficial high and low temps below). Temps will continue to be above average for the next few days, as high pressure and continued northerly winds help to warm us up here in the Sacramento Valley. However, it looks like some changes are in store for us by the end of next week and into next weekend. There could be (emphasis on could) a fairly significant cold snap (well, cold for these parts), which could set up some low snow levels for this time of year (maybe 2000 feet?). Plus, there could be a series of storms moving through our area once the colder air is in place. For Chico, that just means some cold rain. For the nearby mountains and foothills, however, there could be some potentially treacherous weather. Check back often for updates, as this is not set in stone. Anyway, for now, here's what the National Weather Service is saying for Chico the next seven days:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind between 9 and 13 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind between 9 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind between 9 and 13 mph.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind between 9 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Climate Normals for November 13th:

Average High: 64 degrees
Average Low: 41 degrees
Actual High Today: 69 degrees
Actual Low Today: 38 degrees
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:51 am
Sunset tomorrow: 4:52 pm

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