Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains Friday, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. High elevation snow and mixed precipitation and rain in the lower elevations will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend before a stronger system moves in early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361°NLon: 121.60806°WElev: 82.0ft.

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 05:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Salinas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Washington's Birthday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Salinas CA
 36.73°N 121.66°W (Elev. 75 ft)
12:44 pm PST Feb 12, 2026
6pm PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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