Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	SSE 17 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 04:53 PM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Tonight

Breezy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

Christmas Day

Breezy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs around 60. South winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

Breezy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.

Friday

Showers. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

Sunday Through Monday

Clear. Highs in the mid 50s to upper 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.

Monday Night And Tuesday

Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s to upper 40s. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the 60s.