Hot Autumn conditions in store...

A large ridge of high pressure will overtake California this weekend and early next week bringing sunny skies with highs in the 90s and possibly the lower 100s. A gradual cool down is expected mid next week while all storm system stick well to the north of us, continually pounding British Columbia. Good conditions for harvest!

Warm temps returning!

A few clouds and cooler weather is expected through Wednesday but warmer weather is on the horizon. Widespread 90F temperatures are likely by the weekend and into early next week as summer returns for harvest. As of now, no rainfall is in the near future, keeping Northern California dry into early October!

Mild temps all week!

It's not quite fall yet as high temperatures all week look to be in the middle to upper 80s across the Central Valley and in the 70s near the coast. A consist marine layer is expected as well for areas near the coast which will mean starting your day off in the fog and low cloudiness. Cooler weather is expected next weekend along with more cloud cover. Forecast models where showing rain a few days ago but have now backed off and keep any rainfall along the North Coast...we shall see!

Last week a few areas in the Sacramento Valley got dumped on by thunderstorms (Chico, Maxwell, etc) Chico had some flooding issues downtown as well (water over the roads and people rafting down the streets). Surprisingly, most stations received only 1/2" of rainfall. Perhaps is was locally heavier directly downtown but there are no rain gauges there to check...

~Matt Wanink, Meteorologist

Pleasant Labor Day Weather

Near normal conditions are on tap this holiday weekend, lower 90s inland and 70s & 80s near the coast. Much cooler weather will be nearing by Tuesday and Wednesday as highs on Wednesday only reach the 70s everywhere! With some clouds too! A gradual warm up will occur late in the week but temps in the 80s inland will continue (below normal) as fall and havest season quickly approaches.

~Matt Wanink, Meteorologist