Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SSW 6 MPH
Barometer	29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 06:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Monterey CA

Flood Watch December 24, 06:56am until December 26, 10:00pm

High Wind Warning December 24, 08:00pm until December 25, 10:00am

High Wind Warning December 24, 06:56am until December 24, 08:00am

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

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Flood Watch December 24, 06:56am until December 26, 10:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 06:56am until December 24, 08:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Christmas Day
High: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 60 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. South wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. South southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 60. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.