It's been a gorgeous day today, with temps in the mid 70s and partly cloudy skies. There was a bit of a marine layer this morning, giving the air a bit of a chilly feel. That burned off for the most part by late morning. There are still currently some scattered clouds around, but all in all it's a lovely November day. This weekend will bring some cooler and showery weather, especially Saturday night and Sunday, as a storm system quickly moves through our area. By early next week, however, dry skies return. I gotta tell you, the fall colors are really eye-catching in Chico this week, particularly the Pistache trees. Maple trees, native to the eastern U.S. and Canada, usually don't fare as well out here with our Mediterranean climate. Instead, we have the Pistache trees, native of China. These trees tolerate our hot, dry summers, and put on a really spectacular show of reds and oranges in the fall, much like the maples back east. This year, the Pistaches seem to glow in the sun. It is really a sight to behold; I'll take some pics this weekend and post them on my blog. Photos don't do them justice, however. I've got a Pistache tree in my front yard that I planted six years ago, and it is the most beautiful I've ever seen it right now. I picked the Pistache because it is drought and pest tolerant, and because of its beautiful fall color. I really recommend them if you live in a warm to hot climate. Anyway, here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light southeast wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Climate Averages for Chico for November 4th:
Average high: 69 degrees
Average low: 42 degrees
Sunset this evening: 6:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow: 7:41 am
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