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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Palo Alto Airport (KPAO)

Lat: 37.46667°NLon: 122.11667°WElev: 7.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 May 09:47 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Stanford CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Stanford CA
 37.42°N 122.18°W (Elev. 187 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 am PDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT May 2, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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