California’s North Coast feels damp and gray this morning as low clouds hang over Humboldt Bay and light showers drift through Eureka. Temperatures sit near 48 degrees, and pavement along Highway 101 looks dark and slick. Drivers should stay alert for brief downpours and reduced visibility through the late morning hours.
The National Weather Service reports scattered showers today with a high near 60 degrees. Rain chances hover around 40%, and light winds keep conditions cool but manageable. Showers taper later today, and skies begin to partially clear tonight with lows dropping to the lower 40s.
Thursday starts with patchy fog between 10 a.m. and early afternoon. Visibility may dip along coastal roads and near low-lying areas. Skies turn mostly sunny later, with highs near 57. Clouds increase again Thursday night as another system lines up offshore.
By Friday, rain chances rise again, especially after afternoon and into the evening. Highs cool to the mid-50s. Steadier rain develops Friday night and continues into Saturday, with highs around 55. Valentine’s Weekend plans may need a backup indoor option as wet weather lingers into early Sunday.
Across California, lower elevations continue to see rain while heavy snow piles up in the Sierra. Looking ahead into the 6–10 day period, broader warming trends are expected across much of the West and central U.S. Temperatures could trend above average later next week, hinting at a gradual February thaw.
Five Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
Today: Scattered showers, high 60.
Thursday: Patchy fog, then mostly sunny, high 57.
Friday: Slight chance of rain early, better chance late, high 54.
Saturday: Rain, high 55.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 54.
