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Will it rain on Easter Sunday in the Modesto area? See the latest weekend forecast

Modesto is bracing for yet another round of rain and wind. Will the gloom cast a shadow on your weekend plans?

Will it rain on Easter Sunday?

Here’s what the forecast shows:

Rain fell into the afternoon in Modesto, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2023. More rain is forecast through Tuesday.
Rain fell into the afternoon in Modesto, Calif., Friday, March 10, 2023. More rain is forecast through Tuesday. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

How long will the rain last in Modesto?

According to the National Weather Serve, the forecast for Modesto shows cloudy skies and rainy days for the rest of this week.

On Thursday, cloudy skies will hover across the city. There is a 20% chance of rain in the morning, with winds of 5 to 8 mph.

Temperatures will range from a low of about 47 degrees and a high near 63 degrees.

Friday’s forecast shows a 40% chance of showers in the morning. In the evening, chances of rain will increase to 80%.

Along with cloudy skies, winds could blow as fast as 21 mph. The high will be near 60 and the low will be around 48.

The Modesto Nuts High School Baseball Showcase game between Patterson and Hilmar was suspended in the fourth inning due to rain at John Thurman Field in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, March 23, 2024. Patterson is leading 4-2.
The Modesto Nuts High School Baseball Showcase game between Patterson and Hilmar was suspended in the fourth inning due to rain at John Thurman Field in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, March 23, 2024. Patterson is leading 4-2. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What’s in the weather forecast for this weekend?

The rain will persist through the weekend, according to the forecast.

There is a 60% chance of rain on Saturday. A thunderstorm is possible after 11 a.m. Temperatures will reach a high of about 62 degrees and a low near 46.

The latest forecast shows skies will be mostly clear and sunny on Easter Sunday. The low will be around 46 degrees and the high will near 64.

Motorists drive through standing water on Prescott Road in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Motorists drive through standing water on Prescott Road in Modesto, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

How much has rained in Modesto so far?

As of Wednesday, this rain season — which began on July 1 — has produced about 12.3 inches of rain in total.

Last year’s rain season produced a total of about 19 inches of rain.

What do you want to know about life in Modesto? Ask our service journalism team your top-of-mind questions in the module below or email servicejournalists@modbee.com.

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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