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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

58°F

14°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	01 Jan 05:09 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 1, 05:29pm until January 4, 02:00pm

Wind Advisory January 2, 01:00pm until January 3, 01:00pm

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Wind Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory January 1, 05:29pm until January 4, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Sun
Coastal Flood Advisory
New Year's Day
High: 60 °F
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 61 °F
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day

A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 61. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Tuesday

A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.