The weather forecast has changed somewhat over the past 24 hours. Instead of stormy conditions tomorrow night into Sunday, now most of the heavier rain and breezy conditions will occur Christmas Day. The rain will taper to showers by Saturday night and linger into Boxing Day (Canadians know what I'm referring to; it's the day after Christmas for us Americans). Another cold front arrives late Tuesday, ushering in colder air from (I'm assuming) Canada. Computer models differ on the timing and severity of the cold weather, so, again, check back for updates. With this next storm, expect up to an inch of rain in some valley locations, while 5-10 inches of snow are possible in the Sierras above 4000' through Sunday evening. Over a foot of snow is likely above 5000'. Be careful if visiting friends or relatives this weekend in the Sierras; prepare for inclement weather. Here are the details for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Christmas Day: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 51. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 42. South southeast wind between 15 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind between 13 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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