EUREKA, Calif. – The North Coast wakes under calm skies this morning — crisp air, faint sea haze, and quiet surf rolling beneath high pressure. But a pattern change is on the horizon, bringing light rain chances back to Eureka and Humboldt County late in the weekend as Pacific moisture edges inland.
The National Weather Service in Eureka expects the next system to arrive Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, bringing a 30% chance of rain. While no significant accumulations are expected, light showers may dampen travel plans along Highway 101 and 299 heading into the new week. Rainfall totals should stay under 0.25 inch, with cooler evenings settling in the low 40s.
Between now and then, sunny and mild conditions dominate, offering a prime window for pre-Thanksgiving errands and outdoor prep. Highs remain in the mid to upper 50s, paired with calm winds and cool coastal mornings.
By Monday, clouds will retreat briefly, but models hint at another weak disturbance approaching by midweek, possibly delivering spotty showers on Thanksgiving Day. Any impacts should remain minimal, keeping the coast largely travel-friendly.
Nationwide, a developing cold-air surge looks ready to carve across the central and eastern U.S. just after Thanksgiving, raising concerns for snow and freezing travel conditions from the Plains to the Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3.
For now, Northern California enjoys a tranquil November stretch — but with just enough coastal rain ahead to remind travelers that winter is knocking on the door.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
Fri: 57/43 – Mostly sunny, calm wind.
Sat: 57/44 – Mostly sunny, light breeze.
Sun: 55/45 – 30% chance of rain.
Mon: 55/40 – Mostly sunny.
Tue: 56/43 – Partly cloudy, mild.
