Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	SSE 34 MPH
Barometer	29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 12:35 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE San Juan Bautista CA

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm

Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am

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Flood Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch December 24, 12:49am until December 26, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 50 °F
Showers and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 56 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Windy.
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Christmas Day
High: 53 °F
Breezy.
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 52 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 33 to 38 mph. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers between 2am and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 49. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 47 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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 4pm. High near 52. 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 53.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.