There is a weak frontal system moving through the area currently, bringing with it very light scattered rain showers. Chico may see .05" out of this system tonight. Temperatures today with the clouds have been kept cool, with highs only in the upper 60s (we should be at 85 degrees for the normal high for this date). We'll see a small break between weather systems during the day tomorrow, but the nasty weather will move in tomorrow night and linger into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts may add up to nearly one inch in Chico, with 1-2 inches in the foothills east of town (including Paradise and Magalia). Wind gusts between 30-40 mph may bring down some tree branches. If some of those branches fall upon power lines, expect power outages in some areas. Isolated urban flooding is possible with the heavier rain. There is a Winter Storm Warning up for the Sierra Nevada above 5500' from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. Expect up to six to eight inches of snow above 6000', along with wind gusts to 50 mph through the passes. This could create whiteout conditions, so be sure you are prepared for treacherous travel if driving through the mountain passes. This storm is unusually strong for this time of year- we normally see these types of storms in December or January. This may be an interesting rainy season. Here is the detailed seven day forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Showers. Low around 55. South southeast wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast between 12 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 59. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind between 10 and 13 mph becoming light.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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