EUREKA – The Pacific horizon glows faintly gray this Halloween morning as low clouds stretch across Humboldt Bay, dimming the early dawn. A cool 53°F breeze drifts off the ocean — calm now, but hinting at the wet changes brewing for the first weekend of November.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, coastal California will stay mostly cloudy through Saturday morning, with patchy fog and isolated drizzle possible before midday. Highs will hover near 60°F along the coast and mid-60s inland. Saturday will bring the first slight chance of light rain, with a 20–30% chance of showers developing during the afternoon and evening as a weak Pacific disturbance brushes the shoreline.
Sunday turns brighter and drier, with partial sunshine and highs near 60°F — a brief break before a stronger wave of moisture moves in. By late Monday, a broader Pacific system is expected to reach the North Coast, bringing a more widespread chance of steady rain that could continue into Tuesday. Totals aren’t expected to be heavy yet, but the pattern signals a notable shift toward early November’s wetter rhythm.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for changing conditions early next week — clear gutters, check outdoor drains, and plan travel accordingly, especially for coastal routes along U.S. 101 where visibility may drop during fog or rain.
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving the North Coast an extra hour of rest before the next round of fall weather rolls ashore.
Five-Day Forecast for Eureka, CA:
Fri: 60/50 – Mostly cloudy; light north breeze.
Sat: 64/52 – Slight rain chance; patchy fog.
Sun: 60/50 – Partly sunny; drier and mild.
Mon: 62/54 – Cloudy; rain develops late.
Tue: 61/55 – Showers likely; breezy at times.
