More rain is in the forecast for Modesto. Will it shower through Thanksgiving weekend?
Planning your Thanksgiving festivities or a weekend getaway?
You might want to keep an eye on the weather.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will kick off the week in the Valley, including the Modesto area.
Light to moderate rain is expected in the Valley through Tuesday, the weather agency wrote in a post on X on Monday, Nov. 25.
Here’s what the latest forecast has in store for Thanksgiving Day:
What’s in the weather forecast for Modesto?
The latest weather forecast for Modesto shows cloudy skies and a 90% chance of rain Monday, with new precipitation amounts between a 10th and a quarter of an inch possible.
The high temperature will near 57 degrees and the low temperature will be around 56 degrees.
Throughout the day, winds will blow at 5 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with an 80% chance of rain primarily before 4 p.m. Rainfall amounts could again range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
The high will be near 58 degrees, and the low will be around 47 degrees.
Winds will remain steady, sweeping in around 6 mph after midnight.
For Wednesday, the forecast shows partly cloudy skies, with a high near 56 and a low around 41.
Will it rain on Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day will be partly sunny, according to the latest forecast.
There will be “a slight chance of showers” after 10 p.m., the weather service said.
The high will near 56 degrees, while the low will be around 43 degrees.
What’s in the forecast this weekend?
Skies will be partly sunny Friday, with a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m.
The high will near 56 degrees, while the low will be around 42 degrees.
On Saturday, the forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 58 and a low around 43.
Sunday will continue the trend with sunny skies and a high near 59 degrees.
How much rain has Modesto received so far?
Modesto has received about 0.84 inches of precipitation this rain season, which began on July 1 and will continue through June 30, 2025.
How to drive safely on roads during rain
Drivers in the Modesto area should watch out for slick roads as rain returns.
Rain coupled with speeds of 50 mph or more can result in your tires losing contact with the road, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles’ California Driver Handbook.
When it rains, drive up to 10 mph slower. “Slow down at the first sign of rain, especially after a dry spell,” the DMV website says. “A slippery road will not give your tires the grip they need.”
If your vehicle starts “riding on water” or hydroplaning, slow your car down gradually. Do not use the brakes.
This story was originally published November 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM.
