Potential for rain expected through weekend

CHICO — While originally forecasted to be cloudy, new data is showing a high possibility for scattered showers this weekend and into early next week.

Dakari Anderson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office said parts of the north valley can expect up to a quarter of an inch including areas like Oroville, Chico, Orland and Red Bluff with that amount potentially getting higher into the foothills in places like Paradise.

“We’re looking at light stuff on Saturday followed by spotty rain Sunday through Tuesday,” Anderson said.

Any rain on Saturday is expected to be light with the chance of showers starting Sunday along with the potential for wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.

Anderson said the heaviest rain is expected for Sunday afternoon into the evening and then again Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

Snow levels, meanwhile, are still as low as 4,500 feet.

On Wednesday, the storm is forecasted to have cleared off leaving sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. After that, next week has the potential to warm back up after the storm.

In response to the low snow level and icy conditions, the National Weather Service issued a notice saying that there is a possibility for traffic delays and slick roads through mountain roadways as well as chain controls, specifically Sunday through Tuesday night.

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