Eureka, CA – Rain is set to return to the North Coast as a spring weather system targets Eureka with fog and wet roads Sunday morning. With up to a 90% chance of rain forecasted, drivers on US-101 should expect reduced visibility and slick conditions through at least Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, light rain will begin late Sunday morning and increase throughout the day. South winds up to 18 mph could accompany the showers, with the heaviest rainfall likely overnight into early Monday. Precipitation totals could reach up to half an inch, especially in low-lying areas.
Patchy fog is also expected before 11 a.m. Sunday, which may further impact visibility along highways, particularly near the Eureka-Arcata corridor. The city will see daytime highs near 59°F Sunday and 58°F Monday, remaining below average for early April. Nighttime lows will hover around the mid-40s.
The rain is expected to taper off by Tuesday afternoon, with a slight chance of lingering showers. By Wednesday and Thursday, Humboldt County can expect partly sunny skies with highs in the low 60s—bringing some spring relief.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
- Sunday: Rain beginning late morning, high of 59°F
- Monday: Continued showers likely, high of 58°F
- Tuesday: 30% chance of rain, high near 58°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F
- Thursday: Slight chance of spring showers, high near 62°F
