Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

60°F

16°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	25 Dec 11:04 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Santa Cruz CA

Flood Watch December 25, 11:25am until December 26, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch December 25, 11:25am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Christmas Day
High: 59 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 58. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 38.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.