warm weekend

It has been very pleasant in Chico the past few days, with sunshine and highs in the lower and middle 70s. We should be around 65 degrees this time of year. Get ready for even warmer temperatures this weekend, as we could reach the 80 degree mark for the first time this year. A weak cold front will pass to our north on Monday, creating strong northerly winds both Monday and Tuesday. Fire danger may be elevated on those days due to the potentially windy conditions, so be prepared. Temps may cool to more seasonal levels by late next week, but there is no rain in the forecast. The Chico Home, Garden and Leisure Show is this weekend at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds; I'm sure the weather we're having is inspiring people to plant their gardens and design their outdoor living spaces. Enjoy the sunny, warm weather! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Tonight Clear, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 68. Light north wind becoming northwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 70. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 68.