Rapid Warm-Up Forecast Across Much of the Lower 48 Today and Tuesday
Most of the U.S. starts the week calm and unseasonably warm. The Heartland will be warmest, with highs 25–30° above average. Only the Gulf Coast stays chilly. Rain today is limited to western Washington while lake effect snow continues east of Lake Ontario. Cooler air returns after Tuesday, bringing a wintry mix to the Midwest and Northeast by Wednesday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)
Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.NA
64°F
18°C
| Humidity | 54% |
| Wind Speed | N 0 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.2 in (1022.69 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 12 Jan 04:49 PM PST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. Light northeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
12:41 pm PST Jan 12, 2026
5pm PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
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