Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.9705° N Lon: 121.96883° W Elev: 64.5 ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 09:37 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Monterey Bay

Today
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...becoming light.
Monday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Light winds...becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening...becoming light.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Light winds... Becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs around 70.
Thursday Night And Friday
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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