Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 01:53 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear late in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s to mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph...becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph in the morning...becoming light.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light winds...becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly clear except patchy fog. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 60s.



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