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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

53°F

12°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 03:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salinas CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light west northwest wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light west northwest wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salinas CA
 36.69°N 121.65°W (Elev. 59 ft)
Last Update:
1:56 am PDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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