cold

The low temperature in Chico this morning was 28 degrees. The normal low for this date is 36 degrees. Yeah, it's cold outside! The cold will linger for the next several days as cold high pressure from the Gulf of Alaska exerts control over our weather. It'll be sunny, but highs will struggle to get above 50 degrees (normal high is around 56 degrees), while lows will dip into the mid 20s to low 30s the next seven days. Again, cover the outdoor plants, put a drip on the faucet, and make sure the pets are inside. I know there may be some who see this weather blog who live in much colder climates and scoff, but for us here in Northern California, this is cold! Here is Chico's chilly forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Areas of frost after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 7 mph. Saturday Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Saturday Night Areas of frost after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph. Sunday Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning. Sunday Night Areas of frost after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind. Monday Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 31. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 54. Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 34. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 55. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 34. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 54. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Friday Sunny, with a high near 54.