California – A blanket of gray clouds clings to the Humboldt coastline this morning, dampening streets and muting the sunrise over the Pacific. The air feels cool and still — that familiar coastal calm before another round of patchy fog and scattered drizzle.
The National Weather Service in Eureka reports a slight chance of light showers through this evening, with visibility reduced at times along Highway 101 and local roadways between Fortuna and Crescent City. Drivers should plan for slick pavement and sudden fog banks, especially early Friday.
Temperatures remain steady near 58–59°F through the weekend, though the air will feel crisper as winds shift lightly from the northwest. Friday brings partial clearing by midday with periods of sunshine before fog returns by nightfall. Saturday and Sunday look drier and brighter — ideal for outdoor plans or post-Thanksgiving travelers heading inland.
Early next week, a shift in the jet stream will begin cooling much of the West Coast. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook shows a growing likelihood of below-normal temperatures into early December, extending from the Pacific Northwest through Northern California. While snow isn’t expected near the coast, colder air inland could mean frosty nights and early signs of winter weather in higher elevations.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA
- Friday: Patchy fog, then mostly sunny, high 56°F, low 43°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F, low 44°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 56°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 59°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 56°F.
