This weekend is a study in contrasts, as today will be winter-like and unsettled, while tomorrow will be calm and sunny. A strong frontal system is moving through Northern California today, bringing showers and very gusty winds. A Wind Advisory is up for the Sacramento Valley (including Chico) until 7 pm this evening for wind gusts to 55 mph. This can make driving difficult and may also bring down some tree limbs. If you haven't done so already, tie down and secure any loose objects in your yard. There won't be much rain with this storm, so expect mainly showers throughout today. There is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon once the cold front swings through and the actual low pressure system behind the front hovers over the area. Some storms could produce lightning and small hail. In the mountains, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada through tomorrow morning. A foot or more of snow is expected as heavy snow is likely to fall. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel in the mountains today. Once this storm passes, sunny skies will return. Tomorrow will still be blustery, but the winds will shift from the southeast today to the northwest tomorow. Sunshine will stick around for the first part of next week, but weak storms could brush our area Tuesday through next Friday. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Temperature falling to around 51 by 10am. Windy, with a south southeast wind between 24 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a south wind between 19 and 22 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind between 5 and 7 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
update on the Wind Advisory
Slight timing change with the Wind Advisory. From the National Weather Service:
THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY.
* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED SATURDAY MORNING INTO
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHICO...REDDING...PARADISE
* IMPACTS: WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT AND CAN
DOWN TREE LIMBS WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOCAL POWER OUTAGES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY.
* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED SATURDAY MORNING INTO
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CHICO...REDDING...PARADISE
* IMPACTS: WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT AND CAN
DOWN TREE LIMBS WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOCAL POWER OUTAGES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
more stormy weather for Friday/Saturday
The weather has been fairly quiet the past two days, with a mix of sun and clouds yesterday and highs in the mid 60s. Today started out partly sunny, but quickly turned cloudy, with highs stuck in the mid 50s. It is raining lightly right now, and another storm is looming. By Friday night, rain and wind are expected, with peak winds occurring Saturday. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 4 am until 4 pm Saturday, with winds expected to be sustained between 20-30 mph and gusts to 50 mph. Rain tapers to showers by Saturday afternoon, and the sun finally returns by Sunday! Next week looks mainly dry, with just slight chances of rain for the middle of next week. Here are the details for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind between 18 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind between 17 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind between 18 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind between 17 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
wet and breezy today
Today has been wet and breezy in Chico, with nearly an inch of rain falling, as well as winds gusting to over 25 mph. Temperatures have been stuck in the 50s all day, well below our average high of 69 degrees. More rain is on the way, along with more snow for the Sierra Nevada. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the northern Sierra Nevada through tomorrow afternoon. Up to a foot of new snow is expected above 6000 feet through tomorrow. Rain will taper to showers overnight in the valley, and winds should subside, as well. We may see a break from the wet weather Thursday and Friday before another storm affects us on Saturday. Fingers crossed, Sunday and Monday we may finally see some sunshine. High temperatures will remain below average, staying primarily in the 50s to low 60s. Here is the detailed forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Showers. Low around 48. South southeast wind between 16 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers. High near 61. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind between 7 and 9 mph.
Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tonight: Showers. Low around 48. South southeast wind between 16 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers. High near 61. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind between 7 and 9 mph.
Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
here we go again
Eerily reminiscent of last spring, in which we had storm after storm move through our area during March and April 2011. Here comes another one. More from the National Weather Service office in Sacramento:
ANOTHER MOIST PACIFIC WEATHER DISTURBANCE WILL REACH THE
CALIFORNIA COAST TUESDAY...AND MOVE INLAND BY LATE IN THE DAY.
WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED WITH SIGNIFICANT HIGH
ELEVATION SNOW POSSIBLE OVER THE SIERRA AND NORTHERN MOUNTAINS.
PRECIPITATION TOTALS COULD RANGE FROM ONE HALF TO ONE INCH IN THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND UP TO TWO INCHES IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
BREEZY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THE ONSET OF PRECIPITATION
IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY...WITH GUSTS OVER 30 MPH POSSIBLE. SNOW
LEVELS WILL SLOWLY RISE THROUGH THE EVENT FROM NEAR 4000 FEET
TUESDAY TO AROUND 5500 FEET WEDNESDAY. FORECAST MODELS ARE
CURRENTLY INDICATING POSSIBLE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES
IN THE MENDOCINO AND SHASTA COUNTY MOUNTAINS ABOVE 4500
FEET...WHILE 8 INCHES TO OVER A FOOT IS POSSIBLE IN THE SIERRA
OVER 5500 FEET WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS IN THE LASSEN PEAK AREA.
THE PRIMARY STORM IMPACT WILL BE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN
THE MOUNTAINS.
ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF PRECIPITATION ARE POSSIBLE INTO THE
FOLLOWING WEEKEND.
ANOTHER MOIST PACIFIC WEATHER DISTURBANCE WILL REACH THE
CALIFORNIA COAST TUESDAY...AND MOVE INLAND BY LATE IN THE DAY.
WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED WITH SIGNIFICANT HIGH
ELEVATION SNOW POSSIBLE OVER THE SIERRA AND NORTHERN MOUNTAINS.
PRECIPITATION TOTALS COULD RANGE FROM ONE HALF TO ONE INCH IN THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND UP TO TWO INCHES IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY.
BREEZY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THE ONSET OF PRECIPITATION
IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY...WITH GUSTS OVER 30 MPH POSSIBLE. SNOW
LEVELS WILL SLOWLY RISE THROUGH THE EVENT FROM NEAR 4000 FEET
TUESDAY TO AROUND 5500 FEET WEDNESDAY. FORECAST MODELS ARE
CURRENTLY INDICATING POSSIBLE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES
IN THE MENDOCINO AND SHASTA COUNTY MOUNTAINS ABOVE 4500
FEET...WHILE 8 INCHES TO OVER A FOOT IS POSSIBLE IN THE SIERRA
OVER 5500 FEET WITH HIGHER AMOUNTS IN THE LASSEN PEAK AREA.
THE PRIMARY STORM IMPACT WILL BE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN
THE MOUNTAINS.
ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF PRECIPITATION ARE POSSIBLE INTO THE
FOLLOWING WEEKEND.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
rainy for much of the next seven days
Again, is it winter or spring? This weekend is not going to be conducive (or the weather cooperative) to outdoor activities. It will be chilly, breezy, and showery later today, tonight, and the first half of tomorrow. The sun may peek through the clouds tomorrow afternoon, but that will cause instability, which then may lead to thunderstorm activity. We usually don't see much in the way of severe weather in these parts, but small hail and lightning may pose a danger with some storms that do pop up tomorrow afternoon. Expect more rain midweek as another powerful storm takes aim at Northern California. If traveling to the mountains to do some late season skiing, expect snow above 3000 feet and wind gusts to 50 mph. Hazardous travel conditions are expected in the mountains this weekend. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind at 6 mph becoming east northeast. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 54. South wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind at 6 mph becoming east northeast. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 54. South wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday, March 23, 2012
not as wet as previously forecast?
It now looks like valley locations will receive mainly light precipitation and the mountains will be impacted the most. From the National Weather Service office in Sacramento:
PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN LATE TONIGHT
IN THE COASTAL AND NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THEN SPREAD ACROSS MOST
LOCATIONS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION WILL FALL ALONG THE COASTAL
RANGE AS THE STORM MOVES SOUTHWARD HUGGING THE CALIFORNIA
COASTLINE. HOWEVER...THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF LASSEN PARK AND FAR
NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED WITH
NOTABLE PRECIPITATION ALONG WITH THE NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY. SNOW
LEVELS WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM 3000 TO 4000 FEET ALONG THE
COASTAL RANGE WITH HEAVIEST SNOW TOTALS ABOVE 6000 FEET...REACHING 7 TO
10 INCHES. SNOW LEVELS ACROSS THE LASSEN PARK/SIERRA NEVADA REGION
FORECAST AT 4000 TO 5000 FEET WITH SNOW TOTALS AROUND 4 TO 7
INCHES...UP TO 10 INCHES NEAR LASSEN PEAK. MOUNTAIN WINDS WILL BE
BREEZY WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 40 TO 50 MPH...LOCALLY HIGHER
ACROSS RIDGETOPS.
PRIMARY STORM IMPACT WILL BE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE
MOUNTAINS.
ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF PRECIPITATION ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
FOLLOWING WORKWEEK.
PERIODS OF LIGHT TO MODERATE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN LATE TONIGHT
IN THE COASTAL AND NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THEN SPREAD ACROSS MOST
LOCATIONS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION WILL FALL ALONG THE COASTAL
RANGE AS THE STORM MOVES SOUTHWARD HUGGING THE CALIFORNIA
COASTLINE. HOWEVER...THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF LASSEN PARK AND FAR
NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED WITH
NOTABLE PRECIPITATION ALONG WITH THE NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY. SNOW
LEVELS WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM 3000 TO 4000 FEET ALONG THE
COASTAL RANGE WITH HEAVIEST SNOW TOTALS ABOVE 6000 FEET...REACHING 7 TO
10 INCHES. SNOW LEVELS ACROSS THE LASSEN PARK/SIERRA NEVADA REGION
FORECAST AT 4000 TO 5000 FEET WITH SNOW TOTALS AROUND 4 TO 7
INCHES...UP TO 10 INCHES NEAR LASSEN PEAK. MOUNTAIN WINDS WILL BE
BREEZY WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 40 TO 50 MPH...LOCALLY HIGHER
ACROSS RIDGETOPS.
PRIMARY STORM IMPACT WILL BE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE
MOUNTAINS.
ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF PRECIPITATION ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
FOLLOWING WORKWEEK.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
wet and breezy weekend
This weather is frustrating me. We had spring in winter and now are having winter weather in spring. It's a head-scratcher, that's for sure. Today has been breezy but mild in Chico, with sunny periods followed by brief showers, and then back to sunny breaks. The high temperature in Chico today was 63 degrees, a good eight degrees below the average. Get ready for some wet and breezy weather beginning Saturday and lasting into Sunday. A potent weather system will move into Northern California late Friday night, bringing moderate to heavy precipitation into our area by early Saturday. Valley locations could see anywhere from a half an inch to an inch of rain, while the Sierra Nevada could see over six inches of snow above 5000 feet. I'll update my blog as new information becomes available. For now, here's the seven day forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind between 8 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind between 8 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
cool and showery
It has been cool and mainly cloudy the past couple of days in Chico. Yesterday's high temperature was in the low 50s, and currently it's a relatively chilly 57 degrees. Normally this time of year we'd see temps in the lower 70s. We won't come near that the next seven days, as a trough of cool air hangs over Northern California. There will also be off-and-on showers and rain in addition to the below normal temperatures. In other words, not a pleasant spring break. Here is the detailed seven day forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast between 7 and 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind between 8 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind between 8 and 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast between 7 and 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind between 8 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southeast wind between 8 and 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
a rather chilly spring break
Today was very chilly and unsettled in the Chico area. High temps were stuck in the low to mid 50s, and a thunderstorm brought hail and heavy rain to Chico (and snow to the foothills) earlier this afternoon. It snowed briefly at my house, but there was no accumulation as the ground was too warm. Expect much of this upcoming week to be unsettled and chillier than normal. This weather is more reminiscent of February than March. We may have a repeat of last year, in which a mild winter was followed by a chilly, wet spring. We'll have to see. Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind at 7 mph becoming north.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind between 5 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind at 7 mph becoming north.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind between 5 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
calming down a bit
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Chico has received 2.76" of rain since last Monday, which brings the season total since last July 1st to 14.72 inches. That is about seven inches below where we should be at this point in the season. Still, this past week's storms did put a dent in our drought, especially for the mountain snowpack. Some parts of the Sierra Nevada received nearly eight feet of snow! The weather will begin to calm down a bit as we head into this weekend and next week. There will still be some on-and-off pop-up showers, but no deluge like we had earlier this week. Winds should also lessen, but temperatures will stay below normal the next seven days. Chico normally sees high temps in the upper 60s for the middle of March; however, forecast highs will only be in the mid 50s to mid 60s today through next Friday. This next week is spring break for Chico State students, and I'm sure many of the students and faculty will be off to warmer climes. For those staying in the area, keep a jacket and umbrella handy if doing any outdoor activities. Here is the detailed seven day forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind at 8 mph becoming west northwest. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Oh, the Flood Advisory for small stream and urban flooding is still in effect until 2:30 pm this afternoon. Keep an eye on those creeks if you live near one, and be careful driving through water-covered roadways. Like the National Weather Service says: "Turn around, don't drown."
Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind at 8 mph becoming west northwest. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Oh, the Flood Advisory for small stream and urban flooding is still in effect until 2:30 pm this afternoon. Keep an eye on those creeks if you live near one, and be careful driving through water-covered roadways. Like the National Weather Service says: "Turn around, don't drown."
Friday, March 16, 2012
Flood Advisory in effect
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS ISSUED AN
* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR
DRAINAGE AREAS IN...
THE NORTHERN FOOTHILLS...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...PARADISE...MAGALIA...
THE MOTHERLODE...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF GRASS VALLEY...AUBURN...JACKSON...
SAN ANDREAS...
THE SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...SACRAMENTO...ROSEVILLE...FOLSOM...
ELK GROVE...WOODLAND...VACAVILLE...
THE CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF CHICO...OROVILLE...WILLOWS...
MARYSVILLE...
THE DELTA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...VACAVILLE...FAIRFIELD...
* UNTIL 230 PM PDT SATURDAY
* AT 235 PM PDT A FRONT WAS MOVING INTO THE AREA BRINGING A BAND
OF HEAVY TO MODERATE RAIN SHOWERS TO THE AREA. ANOTHER BAND OF EVEN
HEAVIER PRECIPITATION WILL PASS THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH SOME
SHOWERS CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE ELEVATED LEVELS ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND PONDING OF WATER IN URBAN AREAS...
HIGHWAYS...STREETS AND UNDERPASSES AS WELL AS OTHER POOR DRAINAGE
AREAS AND LOW LYING STREAMS. PONDING OF WATER ON COUNTRY ROADS AND
FARMLAND ALONG THE BANKS OF CREEKS AND STREAMS IS ALSO POSSIBLE.
MOTORISTS TRAVELLING IN THE AREA TONIGHT ARE ESPECIALLY ADVISED TO
EXERCISE CAUTION AS IT IS MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE WATER COVERING
ROADWAYS AT NIGHT.
* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING OF POOR
DRAINAGE AREAS IN...
THE NORTHERN FOOTHILLS...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...PARADISE...MAGALIA...
THE MOTHERLODE...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF GRASS VALLEY...AUBURN...JACKSON...
SAN ANDREAS...
THE SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...SACRAMENTO...ROSEVILLE...FOLSOM...
ELK GROVE...WOODLAND...VACAVILLE...
THE CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF CHICO...OROVILLE...WILLOWS...
MARYSVILLE...
THE DELTA...
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...VACAVILLE...FAIRFIELD...
* UNTIL 230 PM PDT SATURDAY
* AT 235 PM PDT A FRONT WAS MOVING INTO THE AREA BRINGING A BAND
OF HEAVY TO MODERATE RAIN SHOWERS TO THE AREA. ANOTHER BAND OF EVEN
HEAVIER PRECIPITATION WILL PASS THROUGH THIS EVENING WITH SOME
SHOWERS CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE ELEVATED LEVELS ON
SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS...AND PONDING OF WATER IN URBAN AREAS...
HIGHWAYS...STREETS AND UNDERPASSES AS WELL AS OTHER POOR DRAINAGE
AREAS AND LOW LYING STREAMS. PONDING OF WATER ON COUNTRY ROADS AND
FARMLAND ALONG THE BANKS OF CREEKS AND STREAMS IS ALSO POSSIBLE.
MOTORISTS TRAVELLING IN THE AREA TONIGHT ARE ESPECIALLY ADVISED TO
EXERCISE CAUTION AS IT IS MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE WATER COVERING
ROADWAYS AT NIGHT.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
even more rain on the way
Chico has received over two inches of rain since Monday, and more is on the way. Two storms are lined up: one will arrive later tonight and linger into tomorrow, while the second is close on its heels and will invade tomorrow night. The first storm is a warm one, so snow levels will be higher. Warmer air is already flowing in, and area creeks and streams are running higher than normal due to snow melt runoff. Snow levels will lower with the second, colder storm, and we could see accumulating snow in Paradise and Forest Ranch by Saturday morning. Stay tuned for more details as events unfold. Gusty winds will accompany these storms, so eexpect gusts to nearly 40 mph over the next 24-36 hours. The weather should calm down by early next week. For now, here is the (mainly) stormy forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Rain. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 20 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Rain. High near 59. South southeast wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind between 21 and 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming northwest between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tonight: Rain. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 20 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Rain. High near 59. South southeast wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind between 21 and 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming northwest between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
more storminess on the way
Chico has seen over half an inch of rain today, along with a peak wind gust at the airport of 39 mph around 4 am. Rain will taper to showers overnight and into tomorrow before two more storms affect our area. The first of the next two storms will hit on Thursday, and the second on Friday. Winds and rain with these next two storms won't be as intense as with our current storm. However, still expect wind gusts to nearly 30 mph late this week and rain totals to range from a quarter to a half an inch Thursday and Friday. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm will be around for both Saturday and Sunday. Low elevation snow (possibly below 2000 feet) is possible this weekend; again, snow amounts are up in the air right now. Check back for updates as I will keep on top of the forecasts. For now, here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday: Rain. High near 60. South southeast wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tonight: Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind between 5 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday: Rain. High near 60. South southeast wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday, March 12, 2012
two major storms expected this week
The first storm will impact our area beginning late tonight and linger through Wednesday. This storm will bring with it 1-3" of rain to the valley, while elevations above 6500 feet in the Sierra will see 2-4 FEET of snow! And this is just through Wednesday! A second storm arriving Friday will bring just as much moisture, but the second one will be colder than the first. That means snow levels down to the foothills by Saturday. Right now it's too soon to know if any accumulating snows will occur in the foothills, so stay tuned. First, we have to get through this first storm. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills through 5 pm tomorrow (Tuesday). Expect sustained winds from the southeast between 25-35 mph, and gusts to 55 mph. This will cause travel difficulties and could bring down tree limbs. Isolated power outages are possible. Expect heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains beginning late tonight and continuing through Wednesday. Obviously, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect above 4500 feet. Whew! Lots going on! Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South southeast wind between 14 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain. High near 54. Windy, with a south southeast wind between 22 and 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Southeast wind between 6 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind between 5 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South southeast wind between 14 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain. High near 54. Windy, with a south southeast wind between 22 and 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Southeast wind between 6 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind between 5 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
still expecting stormy weather
It will be showery today, with mainly scattered off-and-on type showers, along with breezy conditions. A brief lull will occur tonight into most of the day tomorrow before a much stronger storm moves into our area tomorrow night. This storm will bring occasional heavy rain and gusty southeasterly winds to Chico. The mountains will see heavy snow and whiteout conditions above 4500-5000 feet tomorrow night and into Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the Sierra Nevada mountains above 4500 feet. By Wednesday, another powerful storm will affect the region, bringing more heavy rain and strong winds, along with snow above 5000 feet. Each successive storm will be warmer than the previous one, causing snow levels to rise above 7000 feet by late in the week. Snow amounts between tomorrow and Friday could be in excess of five feet above 6000-7000 feet in elevation. Rainfall amounts in the valley this week could total 3-4 inches. Wind gusts at times in the valley could reach tropical storm force strength (39 mph), while gusts in the mountains could exceed 60 mph. If traveling to the mountains, pack a winter survival kit; travel will be treacherous this upcoming week. Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Showers. High near 60. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind between 13 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind between 14 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain. High near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 22 and 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Today: Showers. High near 60. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind between 13 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind between 14 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Rain. High near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 22 and 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
unsettled weather for the next several days
Enjoy today's mild, dry weather, for it's going to be wet and windy for the next several days beginning tomorrow. Forecast computer models continue to indicate several potent storms moving through our area, with the first arriving tomorrow. The first one will be a relatively weak storm, with light precipitation amounts. Winds will be breezy tomorrow, with southerly winds up to 20 mph. A more powerful storm arrives Monday night into Tuesday, and several more storms are ready to take aim at us as the work week progresses. Precipitation amounts for the valley between tomorrow and next Friday are estimated at between 3-5 inches. The Sierra Nevada will see several feet of snow (good news for skiers!). However, the snow is expected to be heavier and wetter than what we've seen so far this season, so maybe not so good news for skiers. I'm not a skier, but I imagine for good skiing conditions lighter and more powdery is best. Anyway, expect heavy rain at times and strong, gusty winds this next week. Urban flooding and power outages are likely, so be prepared. I love this kind of weather! Here's the detailed forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind between 9 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind between 8 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Also, don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 am local time Sunday morning.
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 8 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind between 9 and 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind between 8 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Also, don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 am local time Sunday morning.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
good news
It appears we will finally get some decent rain in the forecast. This is a Special Weather Statement from the National Waether Service office in Sacramento:
MUCH WETTER WEATHER PATTERN DEVELOPING NEXT WEEK...
EXTENDED FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANGE TO A MUCH WETTER WEATHER
PATTERN DEVELOPING OVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. MODEL CONFIDENCE AND
RELIABILITY ARE ABOVE NORMAL...CREATING A HIGH LEVEL OF OPTIMISM
FOR SEVERAL DAYS OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS INDICATE
THE POTENTIAL FOR 3 TO 6 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION FROM
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OVER INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE
HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY.
SEVERAL FEET OF SNOW ARE LIKELY OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE
SIERRA NEVADA. THE SNOW WILL MAINLY BE WETTER AND HEAVIER THAN
PREVIOUS STORMS THIS YEAR.
Wow! Three to six inches of "liquid precipitation." Nice! Stay tuned for further developments...
MUCH WETTER WEATHER PATTERN DEVELOPING NEXT WEEK...
EXTENDED FORECASTS INDICATE A CHANGE TO A MUCH WETTER WEATHER
PATTERN DEVELOPING OVER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. MODEL CONFIDENCE AND
RELIABILITY ARE ABOVE NORMAL...CREATING A HIGH LEVEL OF OPTIMISM
FOR SEVERAL DAYS OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS INDICATE
THE POTENTIAL FOR 3 TO 6 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION FROM
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OVER INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE
HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY.
SEVERAL FEET OF SNOW ARE LIKELY OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE
SIERRA NEVADA. THE SNOW WILL MAINLY BE WETTER AND HEAVIER THAN
PREVIOUS STORMS THIS YEAR.
Wow! Three to six inches of "liquid precipitation." Nice! Stay tuned for further developments...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
roller coaster temperatures
The high temperature in Chico yesterday was 58 degrees; today's high was 65 degrees. Winds were really gusty yesterday, with a gust from the northwest clocking in at 44 mph at the Chico Airport. Winds were still breezy today, but far less so than yesterday. The roller coaster temperature trend will continue, warming to around 70 degrees by Friday before another cold front brings with it below average temperatures for the latter part of the weekend and early next week. Highs on Sunday will only get to the upper 50s. There will be a chance of rain showers Sunday through next Wednesday as a series of small disturbances affect our weather. Here is the detailed seven day forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 35. North wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Thursday: Patchy frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind at 5 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind at 5 mph becoming northeast.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tonight: Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 35. North wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Thursday: Patchy frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind at 5 mph becoming west.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind at 5 mph becoming northeast.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wind Advisory in effect beginning tomorrow
It's going to be quite windy tomorrow with the passage of this next cold front. This is a quick- moving storm, so there will be about a six hour window when we will see mostly light rain beginning late tonight. By sunrise tomorrow, most of the precipitation will be out of here, and winds should start to pick up from the northwest around mid- morning tomorrow. The Wind Advisory runs from 10 am tomorrow and lasts until 10 am Wednesday. Winds are expected to be sustained around 20-25 mph and gust to near 40 mph. It will definitely be a Bad Hair Day Alert kind of day. A Winter Weather Advisory is up for the Sierra Nevada from tonight through tomorrow morning, mainly above 3500 feet. About 5-10 inches of snow are possible in the highest elevations of the Sierra, so plan accordingly if your travels take you through the mountains. Once this storm passes and the winds die down, expect sunny and calm weather through this weekend. Highs will be about average- mainly mid to upper 60s from Wednesday through next Monday. However, it will be chilly tomorrow- low 50s is all we'll muster, so bundle up against that wind! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind at 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 21 mph increasing to between 26 and 29 mph. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a north northwest wind between 21 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind at 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 21 mph increasing to between 26 and 29 mph. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a north northwest wind between 21 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
a change in the weather is coming
This weekend's weather has been, in a word, spectacular. Yesterday's high temperatures were in the mid- to upper- 60s, while this afternoon's temps have ranged from the lower 70s at the Chico Airport to the upper 70s at the Chico State Farm. All of the flowering trees- such as the plum, cherry, pear, and apple- are in full bloom, and the grass in the foothills east of town is turning an emerald green. The California poppies ar blooming, as well, providing a splash of orange color. Spring is bustin' out all over! However, this warm weather will be coming to a brief end as a strong cold front works its way south from the Gulf of Alaska. Not much precipitation will be with this system- mainly colder air and gusty northwest winds, especially on Tuesday. Once this storm moves out of the area, enjoy the return of sunny and mild weather the rest of the work week. There will be a slight chance of showers next weekend, but the temperatures will continue to be mild. Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southeast wind at 5 mph becoming east northeast.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East northeast wind at 11 mph becoming south southeast.
Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 23 and 26 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind between 11 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southeast wind at 5 mph becoming east northeast.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East northeast wind at 11 mph becoming south southeast.
Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 23 and 26 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind between 11 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday, March 2, 2012
get ready for nice weekend weather
But we still need some rain. The Sierra Nevada snowpack is only 51% of normal to this point in the wet season, which began July 1st. Chico is over 7 inches below average for rainfall to this date. It doesn't look as if any big storms are on the horizon, either. But, I'm sure people in the Midwest who are getting hammered with severe weather right now wish they could have our weather. It will be absolutely beautiful this weekend, with sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday. Highs both days will hover right around 70 degrees. There will be a slight chance of showers Tuesday and then again Thursday night into next Friday; otherwise, expect dry weather with temps at or slightly below average. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 39. North northwest wind between 6 and 9 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind at 5 mph becoming west.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 39. North northwest wind between 6 and 9 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind at 5 mph becoming west.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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