California – A damp chill settles along the North Coast this morning as fog curls off Humboldt Bay and slides across Eureka streets. Headlights glow through gray air, and the smell of wet pavement hangs near Highway 101.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, low clouds dominate early with patchy fog reducing visibility in spots. Conditions stay mostly cloudy today, with highs near 57. Rain chances increase later this evening, reaching around 50 percent overnight as a weak Pacific system brushes the coast. Rainfall remains light, generally under a tenth of an inch.
Showers linger into Wednesday, especially during the morning hours. Temperatures climb toward the upper 50s, but clouds hold firm. Gusty winds are not expected, though damp roads could still slow travel through Eureka, Arcata, and along coastal stretches of Highway 101. Drivers should plan extra time and watch for slick intersections.
Fog becomes the bigger concern Wednesday night into Thursday. Patchy fog develops after sunset and thickens into early morning, creating low-visibility pockets near the bay and river valleys. Daytime Thursday turns partly sunny, with highs near 56, offering a brief break from the gray.
Friday brings another change. Patchy fog returns early, followed by a slight chance of rain by afternoon. Temperatures ease into the mid-50s, keeping conditions cool but typical for February along the coast.
Valentine’s Day weekend trends unsettled but mild, with additional rain chances by Saturday. Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points toward above-normal temperatures late next week. That signals a gradual warming trend, hinting at early spring energy even as rain remains in the picture.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA
- Today: Mostly cloudy, patchy fog; high near 57
- Wednesday: Chance of rain early; high near 58
- Thursday: Morning fog, partial sun; high near 56
- Friday: Patchy fog, slight rain chance; high near 54
- Saturday: Rain likely; high near 52
