Modesto could see ‘sub-freezing temperatures’ along with rain showers. Here’s when
More wintry weather is headed to the Modesto area in the form of rain showers and below-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a freeze warning on Monday for much of Northern California, including Modesto.
“Sub-freezing temperatures” as low as 30 degrees are expected, the agency said, with the coldest conditions in communities across the Sierra Nevada foothills.
“Be sure to limit exposure to early morning temperatures if possible and wear multiple layers,” the weather service said Monday in an X post.
Later in the week, Northern California can expect “moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow with gusty winds,” the agency said in a separate X post.
Here’s what to know:
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When is freeze warning in effect?
The freeze warning will be in effect for the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley from 10 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday, the weather service said.
Communities affected by the warning include the cities of Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton, as well as Alder Springs, Chico, Fairfield, Marysville, Oroville, Paradise, Red Bluff, Redding, Suisun and Yuba City.
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops (and) other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the weather service said.
What’s in the forecast for Modesto?
Modesto was expected to be sunny on Monday with a high temperature near 56 degrees, according to the weather service’s latest seven-day forecast.
Mostly clear skies were forecast for Monday night, when the low temperature will be around 34 degrees.
The forecast called for areas of frost before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Otherwise, the day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 57 and an overnight low around 41.
When will rain showers start?
There’s a 60% chance of rain on Tuesday night, the weather service said, with new precipitation amounts between a 10th and a quarter of an inch possible.
Showers are also likely Wednesday, mainly before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 51 and a low of 44.
While Wednesday has a 60% chance of precipitation during the day, the likelihood of rain jumps to 70% overnight, the weather service said.
Thursday will see showers with a 100% chance of precipitation.
The high will be near 58, while the low will be around 49.
Showers continue on Friday mainly before 4 p.m. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 60 and an overnight low around 43.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 60 and a low around 44, while Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 62.
How to stay safe in cold weather
During cold weather, it’s important to stay safe and protect vulnerable populations, the weather service said.
The agency shared these tips on its website:
- Dress in layers
- Limit time spent outside
- Don’t forget pets, plants, pipes and sensitive groups
To protect pets from cold weather, the weather service said pet owners should:
- Bring pets indoors
- Provide sufficient food and water
- Ensure pets have a warm place to sleep, off the floor
This story was originally published February 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM.
