El Dorado County (Nov 10, 2024) – Here’s a detailed look at the Motherlode weather [Elev: 905.0 ft] for the week ahead, targeting your plans for Veterans Day and beyond.
Tonight looks quiet with mostly clear skies, lows dipping to between 40 and 50 degrees, and calm winds. It’s a good night to enjoy some stars, as cloud cover will be minimal.
Veterans Day (Monday) brings more action, with morning rain showers giving way to possible thunderstorms by afternoon. Highs will range from 49 to 64, with southeast winds shifting southward at up to 10 mph. Keep your umbrella handy if you’re heading to any Veterans Day events.
Monday night sees lingering showers and a slight thunderstorm risk early on, followed by partial clearing overnight. Expect colder lows, around 33 to 43 degrees, under mostly cloudy skies.
Tuesday will be frosty in spots early on, so morning temperatures might catch you off guard. But with mostly sunny skies ahead, the highs should reach 52 to 60. Light winds will keep the day pleasant.
Midweek, Wednesday and Thursday will be cloudier with a consistent chance of rain showers both days. Highs will hover between 50 and 64 Wednesday, with slightly cooler daytime highs on Thursday. Friday’s daytime hours are likely to bring another round of showers, possibly heavier, with a dip in highs to 43-55.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday might be partly cloudy with a slight rain chance, keeping daytime highs in the 47-57 range and night temperatures colder in the low 30s to 40. It’ll be a chillier end to the week but with potential sun breaks.
Stay prepared for changing weather, as some areas could see heavier rainfall or thunderstorms as fronts shift. For any adjustments or storm warnings, you can keep up with the latest on the National Weather Service page.