triple digits?

The summer heat continues. The high temperature yesterday was 96 degrees in Chico. We will possibly hit the triple digits by Sunday, but by next Thursday, the high temperature may not hit 90 degrees. For this time of year, that is quite nice! Today and tomorrow expect highs in the mid 90s, as well as mid 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Overnight lows will stay in the 60s. That's what is nice about this area of the country: it may get super hot during the day, but, thanks to low humidity levels (and decreasing amounts of sunlight as we head into late summer), overnight lows are very comfortable. So we are able to get relief from the daytime heat. Currently temps around the Chico area are in the mid to upper 60s, and the visibility is excellent. Smoke and haze have been plaguing areas of the Northstate the past week, with fires seemingly burning all around us. The American Fire, burning between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, has been particularly vexing to foothills communities regarding smoke and poor air quality. Currently in the Chico area, there does not appear to be much in the way of smoke or haze. It is a very pleasant morning! Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Tuesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 89.

hotter than expected

Yesterday the high temperature in Chico soared to 96 degrees under sunny skies. Today will be similar, as high pressure exerts its influence over our region. This is hotter than previously forecast. However, this heat won't stick around; highs by this weekend will return to below average (which is 93 degrees for mid-August). The heat will return for early next week, with highs back into the mid 90s. Overnight lows will generally be in the mid 60s, which is also above average (it should be 59 degrees for the low this time of year). As per usual this time of year, no rain is in the forecast. Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 7 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 63. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 91. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Monday Sunny, with a high near 94. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 64. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 94.

average weather

Ah, yes, another week staring us all in the face. This past weekend was nice in Chico, with sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. It looks like the weather this week will still be sunny (what a shocker) and warm, with mainly average (normal) temps in the lower 90s. It may warm up a bit more by this weekend into the lower 90s. Overnight lows will be pleasant- mainly low to mid 60s. So no major heatwaves on the horizon. That's about it. Have a great week, everyone! Here's Chico's seven day outlook from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 93. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 63. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 91. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 62. Friday Sunny, with a high near 91. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 92. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 95.

warming up a tad

It has remained below average temperature wise in Chico the past several days, with highs mainly in the mid to upper 80s since Wednesday. The high so far today in Chico has been 88 degrees, five degrees below average for August 9th. This trend will continue, although it will warm up just a bit over the next several days. Currently there are some thunderstorm cells over the Coast Range mountains to the west and northwest of Chico. These storms will not affect us at all, but the towering thunderheads make for a pretty sight. These storms are nearly stationary at present, dropping heavy rain and frequent lightning. In the Sacramento Valley, winds have been breezy from the south around 15 mph most of this afternoon. These winds should calm down later this evening, especially after sunset. Overnight low temps have also been below average the past few mornings, but should warm to around average (which is 60 degrees) by early next week. Again, throw open those windows and let the air conditioner rest! Here is Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Monday Sunny, with a high near 91. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 91. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 91. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 92. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Friday Sunny, with a high near 90.

Is it August or September?

It has been feeling more like mid to late September than early August the past couple of days, with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Chico awoke to a marine layer just before sunrise this morning, with cool temps in the mid 50s. That marine layer is now burning off, and sunshine will rule the day today. Highs will only be in the mid 80s! That's nearly ten degrees below the average of 93 for this date. Cooler than average weather will persist through early next week, as a low pressure system hovers off the California coast, pushing in cooler marine air from the Pacific and Sacramento River Delta. Overnight lows will range from the mid 50s to around 60 degrees. That is perfect for opening the windows and giving your air conditioner a break. Here's the latest forecast for Chico from the National Weather Service: Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southeast in the evening. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Monday Sunny, with a high near 91. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 60. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 92.

still on track for cooler weather

Today's high temperature in Chico was a pleasant 91 degrees. Some may say that 91 degrees does not sound pleasant, but for this part of the country for early August, it's pleasant. Low humidity and gentle southerly winds helped to keep the weather nice today. There's also less smoke as the wind flow blows the smoke out of the valley. The Branch Fire near Lake Oroville is nearly completely contained at this time, as well. This lovely summer weather will continue over the next several days, with temps dipping into the mid 80s for highs by the end of this week! Get out and enjoy! Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91.

continued cooler than normal

The past few days have been at or below normal in Chico, with continued smoky conditions. Thursday's high temperature was only 87 degrees, while yesterday it reached 93. The smoky conditions aren't all bad; southerly winds during the afternoon have swept some of the smoke out of the valley. A new fire erupted Thursday afternoon near Lake Oroville, the Branch Fire. It is less than 100 acres in size, with about 50% containment. No structures are threatened, but the fire is burning under high voltage power lines. Fire crews are actively containing the fire at this time. So, we may continue to see some smoky, hazy conditions the next few days. A low pressure system is forming off the California coast, bringing in the southerly flow from the Sacramento River Delta. This will be the cause of our cooler temps the next seven days, with highs only in the upper 80s and lower 90s. Overnight lows will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s. Nice! We can finally give our air conditioners (and our wallets) a rest. Here's Chico's seven day forecast from the National Weather Service: Today Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Monday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 91. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 90. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 88. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.