Forecast and Conditions for Oroville, California

Updated: 2:52 PM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Lower Paradise, Paradise, California
Temperature 98.4 °F / 36.9 °C
Humidity 26%
Dew Point 58 °F / 14 °C
Wind SW at 6.3 mph / 10.1 km/h
Pressure 28.61 in / 968.7 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 102.0 °F / 38.9 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 75.4 °F / 24.1 °C
Normal high 83 °F / 28 °C
Normal low 55 °F / 12 °C
Record high 100 °F / 37 °C (1970)
Record low 45 °F / 7 °C (1960)
Sunrise05:49 AM (PDT)
Sunset08:16 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise06:28 PM (PDT)
Moon Set04:09 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:00 PM PDT on May 16, 2008


... Peak snowmelt into rivers and streams this weekend...

With well above average temperatures this weekend... mountain
snowmelt will be reaching around peak levels for the year. With
water level running high and fast... people swimming or wading can be
easily swept downstream. Even relatively shallow water can be
dangerous. While air temperatures will be hot... water from snowmelt
will be very cold. People wading... rafting or fishing are
susceptible to a sudden loss of body temperature from the cold
water. This condition is called hypothermia and it can be life
threatening.

Over the weekend... temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above
normal. Heat related illnesses are possible in these conditions
unless proper precautions are taken. Persons working outdoors or
planning outdoor activities should wear lightweight light-colored
clothing... take frequent breaks from the sun and drink plenty of
non-alcoholic fluids. Try to avoid strenuous activity during the
hottest time of the day. Do not leave children or pets alone in an
unattended vehicle.

Temperatures are expected to return to near normal by mid week.


Forecast as of 10:15 am PDT on May 17, 2008

Today
Sunny. Near record high temperatures. Highs 98 to 103. Light winds.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 58 to 66. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Light winds becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 55 to 65. South winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing after midnight.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 92 to 97. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 57 to 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 86 to 93.
Tuesday Night through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 52 to 60. Highs 81 to 91.
Friday
Sunny. Highs around 83.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Today Tonight Sunday Today Tonight Sunday
Chico 102 62 99 0 0 0
Oroville 99 62 98 0 0 0
Marysville/Yuba City 102 60 98 0 0 0
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