The parade of storms continues for Northern California. The most recent storm we experienced (that is now departing) gave Chico over an inch of rain and wind gusts near 30 mph. Temps have been mild this weekend, with highs mainly in the low to mid 50s, right about where we should be. However, another storm is on its way, developing currently over the Gulf of Alaska, and should arrive by Tuesday. Storms that originate there are usually colder storms, and this one will be no exception. Prepare for lower snow levels, down to 2000 feet by Wednesday in the Sierra Nevada foothills. A couple of inches of snow are possible down to that elevation, while nearly two feet of snow are possible above 5000 feet in the Sierras between Tuesday and Wednesday. In the valley, expect anywhere from .75" and 1.25" of rain. Right now the National Weather Service isn't saying much about wind speeds, but I expect at least 25 mph gusts in the valley and nearly 50 mph gusts in the mountains. Thursday and Friday look fairly calm, but cold, with highs only in the 40s in Chico. It looks like another weak system will pass through on New Year's Day, bringing with it a chance of showers. Colder than normal temps will last through next weekend. Here's the detailed forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A slight chance of sprinkles before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Rain. High near 53. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
New Year's Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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