Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >
Last Update: 845 PM PDT Tue Apr 21 2026
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10NM WSW Santa Cruz CA
Marine Zone Forecast
Tonight
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt late this evening and early morning, backing to SW late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers early this evening. A chance of rain late.
Wed
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. A chance of rain.
Wed Night
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Thu
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
Fri
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds.
Fri Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sat
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 12 seconds.
Sat Night
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Sun
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.
Sun Night
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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