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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 86.88ft.

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 03:51 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then rain likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 63. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then rain likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 63. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
2:57 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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