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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PINNACLES (PCLC1)

Lat: 36.47075°NLon: 121.14728°WElev: 1322.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:37 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N San Benito CA

Wind Advisory January 2, 02:45pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory January 2, 02:45pm until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Steady temperature around 50. Windy, with a south wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Temperature falling to around 46 by 2pm. Windy, with a south southwest wind 26 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F⇓

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 45. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 49. Windy, with a south wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 47. Windy, with a south wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 50. Windy, with a south wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 46 by 2pm. Windy, with a south southwest wind 26 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 49. Windy, with a south wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N San Benito CA
 36.62°N 121.06°W (Elev. 3589 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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