off and on rain

Chico has received 1.01" of rain the past 48 hours, with more on the way. Expect about another quarter to half an inch of rain today and tonight before the rain tapers off tomorrow. There will be off and on chances for rain and showers over the next seven days, but there doesn't seem to be any big storms on the horizon. That could change, so stay tuned. In the Sierra Nevada mountains, two feet of snow could fall between now and late tomorrow. If traveling to the mountains, pack a winter survival kit and carry chains. As far as temperatures, they will be mild, as the flow is from the Pacific Ocean. Highs over the next several days will be in the 50s and 60s, with overnight lows in the mid 40s. Two big events for the active, outdoorsy types are happening this weekend in Chico: the annual Bidwell Classic, a 5k run/walk taking place in Bidwell Park, begins at 8am tomorrow; and the Tour de Ed, a 20 mile bicycle ride through the orchards south of Chico, happening on Sunday morning. This event is a tribute to Ed McLaughlin, who was the head of the Chico Velo Club and an advocate for safer streets for bike riders in Chico. He passed away in 2012. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for these two outdoor events. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight Showers. Low around 46. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light east wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Sunday Night A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Monday A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Monday Night A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Tuesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Tuesday Night A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Wednesday A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Wednesday Night A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Thursday A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.