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What will the weather be like in Modesto on Easter? See the latest forecast

What will the weather be like in Modesto on Easter?

Before setting out picnic blankets and hiding treat-filled eggs, you may wondering what the forecast holds for the holiday weekend.

According to meteorologists, the Modesto area can expect several days of warm, dry weather.

Modesto has a 80% or better chance of experiencing high temperatures above 80 degrees on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service said in an X post on Wednesday.

Balmy temperatures will be accompanied by low winds, according to Accuweather.

There’s no to low expectation of rain for the next few days, the weather forecast website said.

Here’s what to know:

6-month-old Frederick Duncan celebrates his first Easter with the Easer bunny after the egg hunt at the farmer’s market in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023.
6-month-old Frederick Duncan celebrates his first Easter with the Easer bunny after the egg hunt at the farmer’s market in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What’s in the forecast for Modesto?

Modesto was expected to be sunny on Friday with a high temperature near 78 degrees and winds of 6 to 11 mph, according to the weather service’s latest seven-day forecast.

Winds could gust as high as 20 mph during the day before “becoming calm after midnight,” the weather service said in its forecast.

Clear skies were expected Friday night, along with a low temperature around 49 degrees.

On Saturday, the city will see a high of 80 with calm winds in the afternoon, according to the weather service.

Saturday night will have a low around 51 and winds of 3 to 6 mph.

Children gather Easter eggs during the farmers’ market egg hunt on the lawn at the First United Methodist Church in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Children gather Easter eggs during the farmers’ market egg hunt on the lawn at the First United Methodist Church in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What will the weather be like on Easter Sunday?

There’s good news for Modesto-area residents planning outdoor egg hunts and get-togethers.

Sunday night is expected be clear with the low reaching around 53.

Sisters Kallie, 6, and Kiana Duyanen, 9, right, search for treats during the farmers market Easter egg hunt at the First United Methodist Church in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Sisters Kallie, 6, and Kiana Duyanen, 9, right, search for treats during the farmers market Easter egg hunt at the First United Methodist Church in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What’s next for Modesto area?

On Monday, temperatures will continue to climb in Modesto.

The high will be 84 and the low will be around 54, the weather service said.

Tuesday will also be sunny with a high near 84 and an overnight low around 51.

The weather will begin cooling down on Wednesday, when the high will near 79 and the nighttime low will be around 49.

Modesto will be mostly sunny on Thursday, the weather service said, predicting a high near 76.

Kaylyna Hoang, 2, left, gathers Easter eggs with other children under 5 during an egg hunt at the farmers’ market in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Kaylyna Hoang, 2, left, gathers Easter eggs with other children under 5 during an egg hunt at the farmers’ market in Modesto, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com

What about the rest of Stanislaus County?

Stanislaus County was expected to see mostly sunny weather with high temperatures reaching the low 80s over the weekend before rising to 85 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, according to The Weather Channel.

The weather website said the region can expect winds of 10 mph or lower.

Chances of rain are very low over the next few days, the Weather Channel said.

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