storm is winding down

Chico received just over four tenths of an inch of rain from this storm- far under the half to one inch of rain that was forecast. Winds gusted to around 33 mph early this morning, and are still blustery at around 20 mph from the south as I type this. Other than some isolated thundershower activity tonight and tomorrow (not much of that, either, though there was a report of hail near the Marysville area south of Chico), don't expect any more widespread wet weather. The Sierra Nevada mountains could still pick up nearly a foot of snow between now and late Thursday as the storm departs our area and moves east. Spring weather returns Friday, and looks to stick around through the end of next week. Sunny days and clear nights will dominate our weather, with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. We could use more rain and snow, but it doesn't look like we'll get any for awhile. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 67. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 71. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Monday Sunny, with a high near 73. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.