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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA

Coastal Flood Advisory January 2, 03:35am 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 2, 03:35am until January 4, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 61. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 52. Southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 60. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 61. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 60. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Santa Cruz CA
 37°N 122.01°W (Elev. 174 ft)
2:04 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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