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More rain is on the way to Modesto. What’s in the weather forecast for Veterans Day weekend?

More rain is on its way to Northern California, including the Modesto area, according to the National Weather Service.

“A quick-moving weather system is set to bring wet, unsettled weather to the area primarily on Monday,” the weather agency said on X, formerly called Twitter.

Rainfall in the Valley is expected to be light, with Modesto likely to see up to 0.1 inches of rain.

Here’s when to expect rain in 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 a high near 70 degrees on Friday, with light winds throughout the day and an overnight low around 45 degrees.

Saturday will bring partly cloudy skies and light winds across the region.

The high is expected to reach around 70 degrees, with a low near 44 degrees.

By Sunday, skies will clear and sunny, with light afternoon winds reaching about 5 mph.

The high will be close to 71 degrees, and the low will remain around 44 degrees.

It was a record day of rain in the Modesto area on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
It was a record day of rain in the Modesto area on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Deke Farrow jfarrow@modbee.com

Will it rain on Veterans Day in Modesto?

Rain clouds will roll in on Monday, just in time in Veterans Day.

There is a 50% chance of showers after 10 a.m. on Monday. The high will be near 67 degrees and the low will be around 48 degrees.

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 much rainfall has Modesto received so far this season?

Modesto has received approximately 0.04 inches of rain this season, which began on July 1 and will continue through June 30, 2025.

Is more rain on the way?

The forecast for Tuesday shows clear skies in Modesto, with a high near 64 degrees and a low around 45.

However, more rain is expected to arrive late into next week, with a “slight chance of showers” on both Wednesday and Thursday.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s precipitation and temperature outlook for Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 shows above-normal precipitation levels and below-normal temperatures in Modesto.

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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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