perhaps a break in the streak of warm weather

Chico has now seen at least seven consecutive days of high temps at or above 80 degrees. Today's high at the airport was 82 degrees- the same as yesterday and the day before. The National Weather Service is calling for highs in the upper 70s the next four days, but I will bet we will see actual highs above 80 degrees into this weekend. By early next week, a weak storm system originating from the Gulf of Alaska will affect our area. It won't bring any rain to lower elevations, but it will significantly cool down our temperatures. The higher mountain elevations may see a slight chance of showers with this storm, but don't expect any moisture here in the valley. Highs by next week will drop into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Nice fall weather! Speaking of fall, the deciduous trees around Chico are putting on a pretty spectacular display of fall foliage (well, spectacular for our area of the country). Hopefully this upcoming cool spell will further encourage this display. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.