Eureka, CA – Low clouds hug the shoreline this early morning, and headlights glow in a sea of fog along Highway 101. Visibility across Humboldt Bay has dropped to near a quarter-mile, and calm winds keep the air thick and still. It’s a slow start for coastal travelers — and a sign of changes on the horizon.
Dense fog will remain patchy through sunrise before lifting under partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Highs reach the lower 60s with a light north breeze, marking a quiet pause before a significant weather shift midweek. Veterans Day on Tuesday brings mild, calm weather — highs near 60°F — ideal for outdoor events and parades.
But by Wednesday, a Pacific front begins to push ashore. Rain chances rise sharply to 80%, and gusts near 25 mph could sweep across the coast. By Wednesday night and Thursday, widespread rain is likely, with 1 to 2 inches possible across coastal Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Locally heavier downpours may cause ponding on roads and reduced visibility for commuters.
Rain continues into Friday before tapering this weekend. For now, Humboldt County sits in a classic November rhythm — fog in the morning, sun by day, and the familiar drumming of rain returning by week’s end.
