Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Big Sur CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 17, 06:30pm
Extreme Cold Warning February 18, 12:00am until February 18, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Flood Advisory
Extreme Cold Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 04:00pm
    Flood Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 17, 06:30pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1am.  Low around 34. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 44. Northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Low around 34. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Big Sur CA
 36.29°N 121.72°W (Elev. 2490 ft)
2:05 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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