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Modesto weather forecast calls for rain and lower temperatures. When will showers begin?

Rain is coming to the Modesto region, along with a significant drop in temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

“With this next system, we’re expecting temperatures to cool to below normal, starting early next week!” the weather agency said on X, formerly called Twitter.

The weather is expected to start shifting this weekend, with “increasing cloud clover and (a) chance for light precipitation” forecast for Sunday, the weather service said.

Here’s what’s in store for Modesto:

Clouds fill the sky in Modesto, Calif., on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
Clouds fill the sky in Modesto, Calif., on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What’s in the weather forecast for Modesto?

The latest weather forecast for Modesto shows cloudy skies on Friday, with a high temperature near 79 degrees and a low temperature around 52 degrees. Light winds at about 5 mph are expected later this evening.

On Saturday, the forecast shows mostly sunny skies, with continuous winds around 6 mph. The high will be around 78 degrees and the low will near 59 degrees.

Rain clouds will begin rolling in on Sunday.

Rain and storm clouds roll through Oakdale, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.
Rain and storm clouds roll through Oakdale, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

When will it rain in Modesto?

On Sunday, there is a 20% chance of rain, with a high near 75 degrees and a low around 53. Winds are expected to sweep in speeds around 3 mph to 8 mph.

Skies are forecast to be mostly sunny on Monday, with a 20% chance of rain. The high will near 68 degrees, and the low will be around 52.

Tuesday’s high will be near 67. The low will be around 47.

On Wednesday, there is a forecast high near 68 and a low around 50.

Thursday will see “a slight chance of showers,” the weather agency said.

Clouds begin to clear after a short rain storm in Modesto, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.
Clouds begin to clear after a short rain storm in Modesto, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

How can I prepare for rain in Modesto?

To prepare for rain, the weather agency said residents should:

  • Clear leaves from storm drains.
  • Clean out gutters.
  • Check windshield wipers.
  • Have an umbrella and rain gear ready.

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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