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 >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Santa Cruz CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 07:52pm until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 2, 07:52pm until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 07:52pm until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 2, 07:52pm until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  High near 61. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 59. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Steady temperature around 55. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 61. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 59. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Patchy frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122°W (Elev. 26 ft)
12:26 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
7pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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