It was another frosty morning in Chico this morning, as the low temperature fell to 27 degrees. Yesterday's morning low in Chico was 28 degrees. I hope the almond, pear, and apricot trees can survive this recent cold snap. Temperatures will moderate quickly as another storm system moves in from the Pacific. This storm does not originate from the Gulf of Alaska like the previous one, so it won't be quite as cold this go-around. However, temperatures are not expected to be as warm as previously thought (the National Weather Service was forecasting highs in Chico this upcoming week in the 60s; now they're saying low to mid 50s), so moderately low snow levels are predicted once again this week. The storm will hit around the middle of the week, and there is a fairly large wind field accompanying it. Even though the main part of the storm will not affect us until Wednesday, breezy conditions are expected as soon as tomorrow. Southerly winds of 10-20 mph are in the forecast for tomorrow and Tuesday, with highs both days in the low to mid 50s. We should be in the lower 60s for highs by this time of year. It's too soon to predict exact wind speeds for Wednesday, but the NWS stated in its daily bulletin to expect windy conditions with this upcoming storm, as well as moderate rainfall and low snow levels. After a quiet January and early February, Mother Nature is more than making up for our lack of winter weather this year! Here's the detailed Chico forecast from the NWS:
Today: Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 6 and 9 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southeast wind between 13 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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