Will it rain in Sacramento on Veterans Day? Check out the latest forecast

Rain is headed to Sacramento in time for the Veterans Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Showers could begin falling as early as Monday morning, the agency said.

The capital region could see up to a quarter inch of rain, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Kurth.

“On Veterans Day, we are still seeing that potential for rain spreading in,” Kurth told The Sacramento Bee. “Starting in the relatively early morning and probably coming most likely in the afternoon hours. And then we should see it decreasing Monday night in intensity.”

Here’s what to expect ahead of the holiday:

What’s in the weather forecast for Sacramento?

Friday was expected to be sunny in Sacramento with a high temperature near 68 degrees and an overnight low around 43 degrees, according to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast.

Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 67 and a low around 45.

Sunday’s weather promises more of the same: sunshine and a high near 67.

On Sunday night, however, there’s a 30% chance of showers after 4 a.m. The low will be around 51.

Will it rain on Veterans Day?

According to the National Weather Service Sacramento forecast, as of Nov. 8, showers are likely expected on Monday, Veterans Day, mainly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 61, and the overnight low

There’s a 80% chance of precipitation chance and a temperature high of 63 degrees.

Kurth said the exact time rain will arrive in the Sacramento area isn’t “totally clear yet.”

“We could be seeing some rainfall,” he said, as part of a “cool, unsettled (weather) pattern. “But we’re not expecting a lot of rain at this point.”

What’s in store for the rest of the week?

The remainder of the week promises some sunshine, according to the weather service’s seven-day forecast.

“(On) Tuesday, we’re expecting the Sacramento area (to) be pretty dry,” Kurth said.

Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 63 and a low dropping down to 42 degrees.

However, those clear skies may not stick around for long.

There could “potentially” be rain on Wednesday heading into the weekend, Kurth said.

Clear, sunny skies are expected throughout Wednesday with a high of 65. As night falls and the clouds start to roll in, the temperature will decrease to around 46 degrees.

Thursday will be partly sunny day with a chance of rain and a high of 66.

Will Sierra Nevada see snow?

Kurth said the Sierra Nevada could see some snowfall over the Veterans Day weekend.

“We’re looking at some inches of accumulated snow,” Kurth said. “We’ve seen some fluctuation in exact amounts, but it does look like a pretty good potential for seeing at least a few inches of snow.”

According to Kurth, 1 to 6 inches of snow are expected to accumulate above 6,000 feet.

People planning on traveling over the holiday weekend should “be alert that they could get some winter driving conditions,” Kurth said, particularly on Monday in the afternoon and early evening.

“Anybody who is traveling on Monday in particular should be just on the alert and stay tuned to our forecast.