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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley; Wintry Mix in the Northeast

Numerous showers and thunderstorms, some severe, are expected from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley. The repeating nature of some showers and thunderstorms may lead to isolated flash flooding across the Ohio Valley. An area of freezing rain, with some snow on the northern edge, will cause hazardous travel conditions over portions of New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Mar 11:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 pm PST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Mar 3, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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