Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY)

Lat: 36.59047° N Lon: 121.84875° W Elev: 167.0 ft.

Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SE 25 MPH
Barometer	29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 03:35 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast

Rest Of Tonight

Breezy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

Wednesday

Breezy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to southeast 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Very windy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph increasing to south 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph after midnight.

Christmas Day

Breezy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

Friday

Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 50s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

Sunday Night Through Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. Highs in the 60s.