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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

57°F

14°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	03 Jan 07:37 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 07:56am until January 4, 02:00pm

Wind Advisory January 3, 07:56am until January 3, 01:00pm

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Wind Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 07:56am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 3, 07:56am until January 3, 01:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 61 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 60 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 61. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers. Low around 49. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers after 1pm. High near 58. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers. High near 58. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.