hot in the city

With apologies to Billy Idol, it is hot in the city! Currently it is 99 degrees at the Chico Municipal Airport, and more heat is on the way. For perspective, the average high temperature in Chico for the end of September is 86 degrees. We will be 10-15 degrees above that for the next several days! Strong high pressure is responsible for this intense early fall heat. Low temperatures will also be mild- low 60s for Chico and only low 70s for foothills locations east of Chico (this includes my house). By the end of next week, highs are predicted to be more seasonal for this time of year- mid 80s. That's much better! So after Monday, expect a slow cooling trend. Two big events going on this weekend in Chico: The bi- yearly Chico Air Show, running both Saturday and Sunday at the Chico Municipal Airport (check out the Canadian Snow Birds!), and the Bidwell Bark- a run and walk that your dog can participate in to raise funds for Butte Humane Society. There's a 5k run/walk, breakfast, games, and more. It, of course, happens in Bidwell Park. Remember these heat safety tips, especially if you are going to the Air Show (there is no shade at the airport): wear light- weight, light- colored clothing; drink plenty of water, and stay in the air conditioning as much as possible. Ensure your pets have shade and plenty of water if they must be outside. I can't wait for fall weather to arrive! Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind. Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.