Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

49°F

9°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salinas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. East northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 53. East southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 53. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salinas CA
 36.69°N 121.65°W (Elev. 59 ft)
12:27 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
9pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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