Eureka, CA – A thick fog blanket settles across the Northern California coast this Sunday morning, softening the glow of streetlights and slowing travel along U.S. 101. Visibility in some spots has dropped below a quarter mile, marking one of the densest starts to the fall season so far.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, patchy dense fog is expected through midmorning before gradually clearing. A few light rain showers may develop inland near Humboldt Bay before clouds break this afternoon. Drivers should allow extra time on coastal routes, as fog and wet pavement could linger through late morning.
Winds turn light and variable today, with highs near 60°F. Sunshine will return Monday and Tuesday, bringing calm conditions and slightly warmer afternoons in the low 60s. Light north breezes will help clear out marine air, making early-week days ideal for outdoor work or coastal recreation.
By Wednesday, clouds return as Pacific moisture edges back toward the shoreline. Models hint at a chance for light rain late Thursday into Friday, though totals look minor. Even so, the shift could signal the region’s gradual move toward wetter late-October weather patterns.
For now, Humboldt County can expect classic fall conditions — misty mornings, cool afternoons, and the slow, steady rhythm of the Pacific coast settling toward winter.
