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.