Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

Lat: 36.24536°NLon: 121.78015°WElev: 354.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 07:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Big Sur CA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 63. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 53. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  High near 61. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 61. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 52. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 63. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 61. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 61. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Big Sur CA
 36.24°N 121.76°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
1:30 am PST Dec 31, 2025
8am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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