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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Modesto City-County Airport - Harry Sham Field (KMOD)

Lat: 37.62549°NLon: 120.9549°WElev: 85.0ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Modesto CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 59. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 54. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then rain between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 59. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 54. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Modesto CA
 37.65°N 121°W (Elev. 85 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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