California - United States   2026-02-16   Monday   36.60N, -121.89W

Monterey

California - United States
2026-02-16

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 12:48PM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Issue date: 2026-02-16T20:48+00:00

* WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to 3 inches. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and the highest peaks 15 to 25 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Lucia Mountains and the mountains of San Benito county. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and hiking trails. Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 16 at 11:32AM PST until February 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Issue date: 2026-02-16T19:32+00:00

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the Monterey tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (6.8 ft MLLW) at 9:07 AM Monday 1.2 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:46 AM Tuesday These prediction include up to 1.0 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 7:42AM PST until February 16 at 8:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Issue date: 2026-02-16T15:42+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally up to 60 mph above 2000 feet. * WHERE...Interior Central Coast, and Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.