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

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.97076°NLon: 121.96891°WElev: 66.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 06:37 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Soquel CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 06:58am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 3, 06:58am until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 06:58am until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 3, 06:58am until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 51. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 55. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 55. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 58. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 51. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 55. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers. High near 55. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Soquel CA
 36.99°N 121.92°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:23 am PST Jan 3, 2026
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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