Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

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

57°F

14°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 05:05 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Felton CA

Flood Watch December 24, 05:22am until December 26, 10:00pm

High Wind Warning December 24, 08:00pm until December 25, 10:00am

High Wind Warning December 24, 05:22am until December 24, 08:00am

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Flood Watch

High Wind Warning

Flood Watch December 24, 05:22am until December 26, 10:00pm
High Wind Warning December 24, 05:22am until December 24, 08:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 56 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. High near 59. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Christmas Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 56. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Patchy fog. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night

Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 38.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.