Frost Advisory for late tomorrow night into Sunday morning

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SACRAMENTO HAS ISSUED A FROST ADVISORY BELOW 2000 FEET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 AM PST SUNDAY. * TEMPERATURES: MID TO UPPER 20S. * TIMING: SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * LOCATIONS INCLUDE: PARADISE...AUBURN. * IMPACTS: SENSITIVE VEGETATION AND OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED. THESE TEMPERATURES CAN BE HARMFUL TO LIVESTOCK AND PETS...AND CAN CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS POSSIBLE. RESIDENTS SHOULD BRING PETS AND COLD SENSITIVE PLANTS INDOORS. TRAVELERS SHOULD TAKE EXTRA CAUTION ON ROADWAYS.

winter is here

Wow. We go from summer- like warmth on Tuesday (highs in the lower 80s) to winter today (highs in the valley in the mid 50s; 20s and 30s in the mountains). I call this whiplash weather. Or more accurately termed: roller coaster weather. Light rain and isolated thunderstorms are in store for the valley today and tomorrow, while snow will fall in the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada during that same time period. Snow levels will initially start out between 3500 and 4500 feet, but will lower to the foothills above 2500 feet tonight and tomorrow. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for elevations above 2500 feet (that means you, Magalia) beginning at 4 pm today and lasting until 10 am tomorrow. Up to 3 inches of snow are possible above this elevation, while 6-12 inches may fall above 5000 feet by Friday afternoon. This will be the first snowfall of the season for many, so get prepared. In the valley, including Chico, expect only a tenth to a quarter of an inch to fall in showers; locally higher amounts may accumulate in thundershowers. I can't rule out some small hail that may fall in some of these thundershowers. Oh, in addition to all of this, locally breezy winds between 10-25 mph will blow in the valley, while wind gusts to 40 mph can be expected in the mountains. All of this weather is brought to us by a cold low pressure system diving south from the Gulf of Alaska. By Saturday, the sun returns, but not the warmth. High temps will remain stuck in the 50s both Saturday and Sunday for Chico. We may warm into the lower 60s by early next week, with a slight chance of showers possible Monday and Tuesday. Lows will also be cold- mid 30s for this weekend, warming into the lower 40s by early next week. Average temps for this time of year for Chico are 67 for the high and 41 for the low. Have a great day, everyone!

not much precip, but much cooler temps

Yesterday was perfect weather in Chico for Election Day- sunny skies, falling leaves, and warm temperatures in the low 80s. Chico's high of 81 yesterday was four degrees shy of the record for the date. Cooler air will begin to filter into the Northstate today, as highs are expected to be about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. Temperatures will cool even more tomorrow and Friday, as a cold (but relatively moisture-starved) storm originating from the Gulf of Alaska dives southward. High temps Thursday and Friday will struggle to hit 60 degrees. Showers are likely tomorrow and Friday, but only about a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is likely in the valley. Snow levels will initially be high- above 5000 feet- but will lower to around 2500-3000 feet in the Sierra by Friday. However, since there is not much moisture with this system, expect only a dusting to an inch of snow down to that elevation. Skies will turn partly cloudy by Saturday, and sunshine will dominate for Sunday. The cooler temps will hang around through the weekend, remaining in the 50s for highs. Here is Chico's complete seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Thursday Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind. Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Veterans Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Monday Night A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Tuesday A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

11/6/12 Special Weather Statement

From the National Weather Service office in Sacramento: A STRONG RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE REGION WILL CONTINUE TO BRING WARM AND DRY WEATHER TODAY. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES WILL BE 10 TO 15 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL WITH READINGS IN THE UPPER 70S TO LOWER 80S IN THE VALLEY AND MID 60S TO MID 70S IN THE MOUNTAINS. RECORD TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE ONCE AGAIN TODAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BEGIN TO COOL SOMEWHAT ON WEDNESDAY...THEN MORE DRAMATIC COOLING RETURNS IN EARNEST FOR THE END OF THE WEEK AS A COLD LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM FROM THE GULF OF ALASKA SETTLES OVER THE REGION. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ACROSS FAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LATER WEDNESDAY THEN SPREAD SOUTH AND EASTWARD ACROSS THE REGION THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY BEFORE TAPERING OFF SATURDAY. THIS WILL BE A COLDER SYSTEM AND SNOW LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO LOWER TO AROUND 3000 FT IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND TO AROUND 4500 FT OVER THE NORTHERN SIERRA ON THURSDAY...AND POSSIBLY DROP DOWN TO AROUND 2000 TO 3000 FT EARLY FRIDAY. OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE CHANGING WEATHER THIS WEEK. MOTORISTS SHOULD ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVEL THURSDAY AND FRIDAY DUE TO WET AND SLICK ROADS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE MOUNTAINS. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO A FOOT WILL BE POSSIBLE OVER THE HIGHER MOUNTAIN PASSES.

warm and dry will give way to cool and wet

It was another beautiful fall day in Chico today, with sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid 70s. It'll be even warmer tomorrow, with highs creeping into the mid 80s under strong high pressure. Highs tomorrow could be near record territory. The warmth will continue Tuesday, though not as warm as tomorrow. Wednesday will be a transitional day, with highs cooling into the mid 70s (still above normal- we should be right around 68 degrees for the high this time of year). By Thursday, look for a chilly and wet Pacific storm to invade the Northstate. Showers will linger into Friday, with most of the damp weather gone by Saturday afternoon. In the mountains, look for highs to go from the 60s and 70s early this week to the 20s and 30s by Friday. Snow levels with this storm will initially be high- up to 5000 feet in the Sierra. However, by Friday, snow levels will drop to around 2500 feet! Magalia and upper Paradise may see some snow flakes by late Friday. As always, this forecast is not set in stone, and will likely change. Keep checking back for updates. For now, this is what the forecast looks like for Chico, courtesy of the National Weather Service: Tonight Clear, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 74. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Thursday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Thursday Night Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Friday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Friday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Saturday Night A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Veterans Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

nice weather for now

Yesterday was not as warm as previously forecast, as clouds began to roll in from the west by the early afternoon. The temperature managed to reach 68 degrees in Chico, which is right at the average for the date. The clouds stuck around and acted like a blanket overnight; currently the temperature in Chico is 54 degrees- our low temperature should be about 12 degrees cooler than that. The clouds should part later this morning and it is expected to be mostly sunny today, with the high in the low 70s. The brief warmup begins tomorrow, with highs near 80. Monday will be the warmest day of the next seven, with highs topping out in the low 80s. Tuesday and Wednesday will remain dry and sunny, but with cooling temperatures. By Thursday and Friday, the next storm will begin to affect our area, bringing a chance of showers and highs only in the upper 50s by next Friday. You know what that means- fairly low snow levels. If it's chilly down here in the valley, it's pretty fair to assume it's going to be cold in the mountains. Stay tuned for updates on the next storm. For now, get out and enjoy the weekend! Harvest Festival happens at the Bidwell Mansion today. The Farm City website describes it this way: "A FREE family fun event featuring activities including: kids arts & crafts, interactive animal displays, bounce house, calf roping, antique and modern farm equipment, butter churning, food booths, nutrition education, bee demonstrations, Bidwell Mansion tours, food available from Madison Bear Garden, plant sale, horse-drawn carriage rides and much, much, more." Farm City is the organization responsible for organizing this and other farm-related events in and around Chico. Also, don't forget to change your clocks back one hour before bed tonight; we switch back to standard time officially at 2 am Sunday. That means the sun rises one hour earlier, but also sets one hour earlier. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Monday Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 7 to 11 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 78. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Thursday A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Thursday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Friday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

warm and dry

Yesterday in Chico was cool and wet (high temperature of 63 degrees and .47" of rain), while the next several days will be warm and dry. Today's high under partly sunny skies was 68 degrees (perfect fall weather), and it'll just get warmer from here. By Monday the high may climb into the lower 80s! The next chance of rain may arrive by the end of next week, with highs ratcheting down to the mid 60s, which is right about where we should be for the first week of November. By the way, the fall colors are absolutely gorgeous right now in Chico. The elms, ashes, sweetgums, pistaches, walnuts, maples, tulip trees and locusts are all showing off their brilliant shades of red, orange and gold along Chico's streets and neighborhoods. I just love this time of year! This weekend is going to be beautiful; take a walk around Chico and admire nature's beauty! Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light north wind. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph after midnight. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 79. Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 51. Monday Sunny, with a high near 80. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 79. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Thursday A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.