not as hot as expected, but still hot

Yesterday's high in Chico only made it to 98 degrees, far below the predicted high of 104. However, it is still expected to be over 100 degrees today and tomorrow, with a slight cooling trend Monday and Tuesday. The heat returns by the end of next week, with highs forecast to be at or above 100 degrees once again. Overnight lows will range from the mid 60s to around 70 degrees. With this high pressure, an inversion layer will likely set up, trapping haze and pollutants close to the ground. Those with breathing issues and the elderly may want to avoid the outdoors during the afternoons over the next several days because of this. Bidwell Park, the crown jewel of Chico, celebrates its 108th birthday this weekend. Annie Bidwell, the "mother" of Chico and wife of Chico founder John Bidwell, donated the original 2500 acres of the park to Chico way back in 1905. Today, the park is over 3000 acres (3,670 acres, to be exact), and the birthday celebration will commence this morning and last all day. There will be a 5k walk/run, painting contest, raffles, games, and more. A movie will be shown in the park this evening, capping off the day's festivities. Fun! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Monday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Friday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.