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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

62°F

17°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 01:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Salinas CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Salinas CA
 36.73°N 121.66°W (Elev. 75 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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