Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 07:23 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Santa Cruz CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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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 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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