California – A pale mist drifts along Humboldt Bay this morning, softening headlights and tree lines as Northern California eases into Thanksgiving week. Cool air clings to the coast near Eureka while patchy fog reduces visibility before sunrise. Travelers heading along U.S. 101 should expect slick spots early and plan for slower traffic through low-lying valleys before skies begin to clear.
According to the National Weather Service, fog will fade by midmorning, replaced by partly sunny skies and light afternoon breezes. Temperatures rise into the upper 50s today, staying steady through midweek as calm, mostly clear conditions hold through Wednesday. For those prepping for Thanksgiving travel, Tuesday and Wednesday look ideal for driving across the North Coast, with dry highways and comfortable fall weather.
To be fair, the calm won’t last forever. Clouds increase Wednesday night, and a 30% chance of rain enters the picture on Thanksgiving Day. Light showers could dampen early parades, beach walks, or travel windows for those returning inland after morning gatherings. While no flooding or major systems are expected, damp conditions could make coastal roads slippery, particularly along curves between Eureka and Crescent City.
Beyond Thursday, mild, partly sunny skies return by Friday, giving travelers a break before early December brings a stronger push of Pacific moisture—potentially signaling the region’s first true “winter tease.”
5-DAY OUTLOOK (EUREKA, CA)
Monday: Patchy fog, then mostly sunny. High 56.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 57.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 59.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Chance of rain. High 57.
Friday: Partly sunny. High 55.
