Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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

rain,mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Rest Of Today
Rain late in the morning, then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph...becoming 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Lows around 40.
Thursday
Rain. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Thursday Night Through Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs near 60.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.



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1001 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026
 
 

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