Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watsonville, Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI)

Lat: 36.93944°NLon: 121.78889°WElev: 161.0ft.

heavy rain,mist

N/A

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 04:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Elkhorn CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 07:23am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 2, 01:00pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 07:23am until January 4, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Today

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 55. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 61. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 62. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 55. South southeast wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 61. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Elkhorn CA
 36.81°N 121.74°W (Elev. 10 ft)
5:47 am PST Jan 2, 2026
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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