EUREKA, Calif. – A brief stretch of fall sunshine this weekend will end as wet weather targets the North Coast by the Columbus Day holiday. Showers are expected to return Monday, threatening outdoor plans and creating slick travel along U.S. Highway 101 and nearby routes.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, Saturday will stay mostly dry with partly sunny skies and highs near 60°F. But moisture building offshore will push inland by late Sunday night, bringing widespread rain and cooler conditions into Monday. Rain chances rise sharply to 90 percent on Columbus Day, with steady showers likely through much of the afternoon.
Travelers are urged to plan for slower commutes and reduced visibility, especially for those driving between Crescent City and Fortuna. Light winds from the southwest may increase along coastal headlands, with occasional gusts near 15 mph. Though no flooding is expected, roads could become slick where early leaf fall mixes with rain.
Temperatures will hover near seasonal normals — upper 50s to near 60°F during the day and mid-40s at night — but early next week’s pattern marks the start of a wetter phase for the Humboldt Bay region. Residents heading to pumpkin patches or fall festivals should keep rain gear handy and secure outdoor decorations ahead of Monday’s system.
By Tuesday, scattered showers may linger before sunshine returns midweek, offering a drier window for local harvest and leaf-peeping plans.
Five-Day Forecast for Eureka, CA:
Sat: 60/47 – Partly sunny; light southeast wind near 8 mph.
Sun: 58/47 – Mostly sunny early; clouds building late.
Mon: 55/46 – Showers likely; wet roads for Columbus Day travel.
Tue: 59/47 – Chance of showers; gradual clearing late.
Wed: 69/48 – Partly sunny; pleasant fall weather returns.
