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

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 03:23 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 3, 01:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 4, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 3, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 60. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 50. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers after 1pm.  High near 58. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  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 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 50. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers after 1pm. High near 58. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. 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 58. 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 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
 37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
1:23 am PST Jan 3, 2026
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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