Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	N 6 MPH
Barometer	29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 09:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW San Juan Bautista CA

Flood Watch December 24, 09:58am until December 26, 10:00pm

High Wind Warning December 24, 08:00pm until December 25, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 09:58am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Today
High: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 57 °F
Breezy.
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 55 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 60. South southeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then showers between 3am and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Steady temperature around 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.