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° N Lon: 121.60806° W Elev: 82.0 ft.

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ESE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:00 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Today
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tonight
Breezy, rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Rain. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain. Lows around 50. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Rain. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Monday And Monday Night
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows near 40.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.



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