California’s north coast feels damp and gray this morning, with low clouds pressing over Humboldt Bay and cool air clinging to the shoreline. Temperatures hover near 46 degrees in Eureka after sunrise, and visibility sits around seven miles as patchy clouds drift inland.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, skies turn partly sunny later today with highs near 57 degrees. Winds shift from light southeast to north around 5 to 8 mph this afternoon. Roads along US-101 remain dry for now, but cloud cover thickens again by tonight.
Friday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 54 degrees. Light winds continue, and a slight chance of rain develops late Friday night. By Saturday, rain becomes likely after 10 a.m. Highs reach 55, but wet pavement spreads quickly across Eureka, Arcata, and McKinleyville. Expect ponding in low spots and slick stretches along Highway 255 and Broadway.
Rain intensifies Saturday night with a 90 percent chance of measurable showers. Periods of steady rain continue into Sunday, along with patchy fog between late morning and early afternoon. Highs Sunday reach 56. Reduced visibility could slow traffic near Humboldt Bay and coastal bluffs.
Plan indoor options for Valentine’s Day weekend. Keep rain gear ready and allow extra travel time, especially after sunset when glare and mist combine. While snow is not expected at sea level, higher interior elevations could see cooler, damp conditions.
Showers linger into early next week before gradual improvement. Longer-range signals point to milder air building later next week, part of a broader national warming trend.
Five Day Outlook for Eureka, California:
Today: Partly sunny, high 57.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 54.
Saturday: Rain likely after 10 a.m., high 55.
Sunday: Rain and patchy fog, high 56.
Monday: Rain, high near 54.
