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Heavy Snow in the Sierra Nevada; Heavy Rainfall in Texas Sunday

Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges into Saturday causing hazardous travel conditions. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued. Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across portions of eastern Texas into Louisiana on Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.9705°NLon: 121.96883°WElev: 64.5ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Nov 07:27 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Capitola CA

High Surf Advisory until November 17, 04:00am
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High Surf Advisory
  •  
    High Surf Advisory until November 17, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Tue

    High Surf Advisory

  • Today

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 48. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain after 10am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then rain after 10am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Capitola CA
 36.98°N 121.98°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 am PST Nov 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Nov 15, 2026-6pm PST Nov 21, 2026
 
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