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.

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