Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY)

Lat: 36.59047°NLon: 121.84875°WElev: 167.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Carmel CA

Coastal Flood Advisory December 31, 05:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Patchy fog after 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Areas of fog before 1am. Low around 53. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain and
    Areas Fog

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 66. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog after 2pm. High near 65. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Areas of fog before 1am. Low around 53. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 66. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Carmel CA
 36.55°N 121.93°W (Elev. 0 ft)
12:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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