California’s North Coast is starting the morning under thick gray clouds, and the air feels damp and cool along Humboldt Bay. Pavement is mostly dry for now, but scattered showers are lining up offshore. Temperatures are hovering near 50 degrees and will climb to about 60 this afternoon before the next round of rain builds in.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, only a slight chance of showers lingers early, with partial sunshine at times today. Conditions shift late Tuesday night as steadier rain develops after 10 p.m. Rain chances jump to 80 percent, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch possible by Wednesday.
Midweek looks unsettled. Wednesday carries a 90 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m., with highs near 54 degrees and northwest winds 5 to 8 mph. Showers remain likely into Wednesday night before tapering Thursday, when skies trend mostly sunny and highs hold in the mid-50s.
Drivers along U.S. 101 and Highway 299 should prepare for slick stretches during heavier bursts, especially through Wednesday afternoon. Allow extra time and increase following distance. Early morning lows in the 40s limit frost concerns, but damp bridges can still turn slick before sunrise.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, adding evening daylight as we move deeper into March. Longer-range guidance hints at gradual warming into the 6–10 day window, with temperatures edging closer to seasonal norms.
For now, keep rain gear within reach and watch for changing road conditions. Are showers picking up in your neighborhood yet?
Five Day Outlook for Eureka, California:
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 56.
Wednesday: Showers likely, high 54.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 58.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
