Eureka, CA – Drivers in Eureka could face dangerous conditions Tuesday night as dense fog blankets the region, cutting visibility to around half a mile. The fog is expected to form after 8 p.m. and linger into early Wednesday, making late-night and early-morning travel hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, west-northwest winds near 6 mph will accompany the fog Tuesday night, with low temperatures dipping to about 53°F. While the fog will lift by late Wednesday morning, it could impact commuters on U.S. Highway 101 and rural coastal routes, especially in low-lying areas. Motorists are advised to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra travel time.
Daytime hours leading into the fog event will be partly sunny and calm, offering a pleasant window for outdoor errands or activities before conditions deteriorate. Visibility concerns are likely localized to coastal Humboldt County but could extend inland in valleys and near waterways.
Patchy fog events are expected to repeat during the week, but Tuesday night’s is projected to be the most widespread and dense.
Five Day Forecast for Eureka, CA
- Monday: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly cloudy. High 62°F, low 52°F.
- Tuesday: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., partly sunny. High 62°F, low 53°F.
- Wednesday: Patchy fog then partly sunny. High 62°F, low 54°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. High 65°F, low 55°F.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 67°F, low 57°F.
