Cooler Temps With Chances of Thunderstorms

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The cooling trend will be especially noticeable through midweek, with daytime highs gradually dipping into the upper 60s to low 70s. Persistent onshore flow will maintain a robust marine layer, leading to overcast mornings and potential patchy drizzle before skies partially clear in the afternoon. Overnight lows will stay mild, generally in the upper 50s. While a few elevated clouds may drift overhead, the chance for thunderstorms remains extremely low due to weak instability and lack of organized lift. Expect continued cool, breezy afternoons as marine influence dominates the local weather pattern.

Air Quality: GOOD   

This Morning: This morning along the Central Coast, lingering low clouds mostly confined to areas near the Monterey Bay and northward toward the SF Bay. Temperatures are seasonable.

 This Evening: The marine layer will begin to rebuild overnight, especially near the coast, setting up for another round of morning low clouds tomorrow. There will also be a probability for thunderstorms today (Monday) and tomorrow.
 
Extended: Looking ahead to the extended forecast. A gradual cooling trend will continue through the week as weak offshore troughing keeps onshore flow and a well-developed marine layer in place. Expect cooler-than-normal temperatures across the region, especially along the coast and inland valleys. While there's a very slight chance of elevated thunderstorms early in the week—mainly over higher terrain—limited atmospheric instability and weak mid-level flow make widespread activity unlikely. Looking ahead to next weekend, there's a low-confidence signal for possible light rainfall, but current models show weak and disorganized forcing, so any meaningful precipitation remains uncertain at this time.