The National Weather Service day-by-day forecast seems to suggest this storm won't really be all that significant, as only a 60% chance of showers are in Tuesday night's forecast. However, the Special Weather Statements on the NWS Sacramento home page state a fairly potent storm will affect the Northstate Tuesday night and into Wednesday with moderate to heavy rain and wind gusts to 40 mph. Which forecast will win? Personally, I'm ready for some stormy weather, so I favor the latter forecast. To be honest, it's still too early to tell, as this potential storm is still way out in the Pacific. As we get closer to the actual (or perceived) event, the details will become more clear. For now, enjoy the nice weather this weekend! Today's high temperature in Chico at the airport was just 73 degrees- 13 degrees below average. The day started out partly sunny, then quickly turned overcast by mid-morning. By early afternoon, the sun broke through the clouds, warming the temperature into the 70s. Skies should clear out tonight and the winds will slacken, and tomorrow is expected to be mostly sunny. Winds will pick up again tomorrow from the south ahead of the next weak storm expected to affect our weather on Monday. Here is the detailed seven day forecast for Chico from the NWS (again, downplaying the big storm):
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 11 and 14 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind between 9 and 13 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind at 7 mph becoming west southwest. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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