Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361° N Lon: 121.60806° W Elev: 82.0 ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 01:15 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Rest Of Tonight
Clear. Lows in the 50s to mid 60s. Light winds...becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph...becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening... Becoming light.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Light winds...becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
Sunday Night Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s.



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903 PM PDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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