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 >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Elkhorn CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 3, 01:00pm

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  • Overnight

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 61. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 51. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 54. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 61. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 51. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Patchy frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Elkhorn CA
 36.77°N 121.7°W (Elev. 98 ft)
1:23 am PST Jan 3, 2026
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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