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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Nov 02:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Patchy fog between 7pm and 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Patchy fog between 7pm and 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.96°N 122.06°W (Elev. 180 ft)
Last Update:
2:03 am PST Nov 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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