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.

56°F

13°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 09:49 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Felton CA

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

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

Click here for hazard details and duration

Flood Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Today
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Christmas Day
High: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Friday
High: 57 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 48. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 49 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 58. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 57. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 38.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.