nice stretch of dry weather

Chico has received 1.21 inches of rain the past 24 hours, with temperatures stuck in the mid 50s. The gray, drizzly weather will persist this morning, but hopefully the sun will peek through the clouds later today as this weather system moves out. Tomorrow the sun really returns, and stays with us through the middle of next week. This will allow Chico to dry out from the recent heavy rains. Highs the next seven days will be in the upper 50s, which is where we should be this time of year. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s to around 40 degrees. Enjoy the sunshine! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 56. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the evening. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 58. Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 39. Monday Sunny, with a high near 61. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.