Stockton is heading into a classic Valley weather whiplash: sunny 70s through Thursday, followed by rain, possible thunderstorms and a much cooler weekend. Tuesday will be clear and warm, with a high near 74 after a chilly start around 50 degrees. By Friday, the forecast takes a decidedly wetter turn.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, should be the warmest day of the stretch at about 75 degrees, with Thursday close behind at 73. Overnight lows will generally settle in the upper 40s to low 50s, and some haze could develop after midnight Tuesday and before 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Warm Midweek Before The Pattern Breaks
The National Weather Service expects dry, above-normal temperatures through Thursday, with occasional north-to-east breezes across the broader Valley. Winds should remain mostly light around Stockton, although afternoon gusts in parts of the Valley could reach 15 to 20 mph.
Friday brings the major change. Stockton has a small chance of rain Friday, with a high expected to reach only about 69 degrees.
That is a notable upgrade in the wet-weather threat from Hoodline’s earlier Stockton forecast, which described a smaller initial rain chance. The latest regional outlook calls for the wettest period to arrive Friday into Saturday, with roughly half an inch to 1 inch of rain possible across the Valley and Delta.
Cooler, Wetter Weekend Ahead
Friday evening could bring light rain, with a low near 50 degrees. Saturday should be near 70, with a slight chance of light rain after 4 p.m., while Sunday looks cooler and wetter, with rain likely and a high near 61.
Another system is expected to bring a period of moderate to heavy rain from Saturday night through Monday. Forecasters are also warning that stronger southerly winds could develop Friday and Saturday, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible across parts of the Valley and Delta, so drivers should watch for difficult conditions and secure loose outdoor items.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the local forecast area, but the unsettled pattern is worth keeping in mind for weekend travel and outdoor plans.
