Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 07:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Salinas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Salinas CA
 36.72°N 121.57°W (Elev. 476 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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