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

4 Miles W Pajaro CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 02:04pm until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 2, 02:04pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 02:04pm until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 2, 02:04pm until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Low around 54. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 61. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  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 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain after 4pm. High near 61. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 54. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 61. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely. 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 48.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Pajaro CA
 36.86°N 121.75°W (Elev. 10 ft)
12:26 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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