Dry Weather!

Many areas are well below normal so far this winter in rainfall as La Nina conditions persist. Some form of high pressure looks to continue across California early this month and possibly into middle January. Chico only received between .15" & .22" in December which made it the 2nd driest December in the last 30yrs! Latest models have dry weather lasting through mid January. Drought conditions look to be developing as spring is forecast to be dry as well.

~Matt Wanink, Meteorologist

HAZY SKIES AND WARM (not too hot)!

A large fire in Tulare County (the Lion Fire), along with southerly monsoonal flow will bring hazy skies to Northern California over the next few days. Thunderstorms across the Sierra today through Sunday could spark new fires. If hiking, watch out for flash floods and possible severe weather. Next week in the valley we should have near normal temps (middle 90s) under mostly sunny skies.

~Matt, Meteorologist

Outlook looks dry!

(Near Mt Lassen)

After some wet and cold weather started us off this year, mild and dry weather looks in place for the next 7 to 10 days with a slight chance of light showers in northern areas on Sunday. Overnight temps should stay generally above freezing with mild afternoons. The last week of January may return wet weather but for now, forecast models are flip-flopping back and forth on dry or wet conditions. Most areas are over 100% of normal for rainfall so this dry spell shouldn't be too bad. With La Nina conditions in place, the question is how much rain will we get for late winter & spring...it's expected to be lower than normal.

HAPPY NEW YEAR...DRY WEATHER!

A blocking pattern has set up across California and this looks to keep dry conditions through at least the middle of January. Therefore expect mostly sunny days with daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows near or below freezing.

Almost Pineapple Express!

Wetter weather on the way....

A new storm will bring rain tomorrow (Tues) to NorCal with a chance of mostly dry but cloudy weather Wednesday and maybe Thursday. Wet weather returns Friday with off and on rain possible through mid next week as a very moist pattern sets up along the California Coast. Keep you umbrella & rain jacket handy...December looks to be wet!
~Matt Wanink, Meteorologist

A little wet....

December has started off and a wet note so far as Chico has over 2.5" so far in the first week. Occasional wet weather will continue later this week before dry and mild weather (possibly record breaking temperatures) over the weekend. Wet weather looks to return mid next week and last into the weekend. The recent warmer temps have lead to higher snow levels across the Sierra but most resorts are still seeing nice conditions, especially on the peaks!

~ Matt Wanink, Meteorologist