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

CW9585 Santa Cruz (C9585)

Lat: 36.97076° N Lon: 121.96891° W Elev: 66.0 ft.

58°F

14°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	ENE 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	24 Dec 11:12 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Monterey Bay

Rest Of Today

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Breezy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph after midnight.

Christmas Day

Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.

Friday

Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 40s.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

Saturday Night And Sunday

Mostly clear except patchy fog. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs around 60.

Sunday Night Through Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 60s.

Tuesday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.