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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

Lat: 36.24536°NLon: 121.78015°WElev: 354.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Big Sur CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 04:41pm until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 2, 04:41pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 04:41pm until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 2, 04:41pm until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 59. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 50. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 58. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Steady temperature around 56. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 59. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 58. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Big Sur CA
 36.28°N 121.8°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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