Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Jan 01:18 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.99°N 122.04°W (Elev. 174 ft)
12:26 am PST Jan 16, 2026
1am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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