EUREKA – A light mist clings to the redwoods and drifts over the harbor this morning, signaling the calm before a wetter, windier pattern sweeps across Northern California’s coast. Beginning late Monday, residents in Eureka and along Humboldt Bay will see the first in a series of Pacific systems bringing steady rain, breezy coastal gusts, and a return to classic November weather.
The National Weather Service in Eureka reports that light rain will begin Monday afternoon, increasing in coverage and intensity through the evening. By Tuesday morning, heavier rain spreads inland, driven by a strengthening southwest wind. Gusts near 30 mph are expected along exposed coastal areas and ridgelines, especially near U.S. Highway 101 and the Humboldt Bay waterfront.
Rain will be moderate to heavy at times through Tuesday night, with rainfall totals between one and two inches possible across low elevations. The wettest conditions are likely between late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, when a few embedded thunderstorms could bring brief downpours and isolated lightning. Drivers should plan for slick roads, reduced visibility, and ponding in low-lying areas during peak commutes.
Wednesday remains damp and breezy before showers taper into scattered drizzle by Thursday. Behind the front, cooler air filters in, keeping daytime highs in the upper 50s and nights near the low 50s. The pattern favors more rain by Friday, with another front projected to reach the coast before the weekend — a sign the La Niña-influenced storm track is strengthening across the North Pacific.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
Mon: 60/53 – Cloudy; rain late.
Tue: 62/54 – Rain and windy; heavier at times.
Wed: 58/53 – Showers; breezy.
Thu: 60/53 – Cloudy; light rain possible.
Fri: 63/54 – Rain returns; unsettled pattern.
