Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Mar 08:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 46. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 46. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
1:25 pm PDT Mar 30, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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