Eureka, CA – A calm start greets Humboldt County this morning as light fog drifts through the redwoods and along the coast. The air feels damp but still, carrying that early hint of sea breeze typical for late October. For now, conditions remain tranquil — but changes are quietly building offshore.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, the region will enjoy mostly sunny skies and light winds through Saturday, with highs near 60°F to 64°F. Fog will be the main early-morning issue through Friday, particularly along U.S. Highway 101 and coastal valleys between Arcata and Fortuna. Drivers should use caution and allow extra time for slower visibility.
Saturday stays mild, but clouds begin thickening by evening as Pacific moisture edges closer to the shoreline. A 30% chance of rain develops late Saturday night, expanding into a steady system by Monday, potentially delivering Northern California’s first measurable November rainfall.
Early next week, this pattern could deepen, with additional waves bringing widespread rain and gusty coastal winds through midweek. Models also hint at a colder trough dropping south by mid-November — one that could produce early-season snow over the higher elevations of Northern California and southern Oregon.
For now, Humboldt County residents can enjoy a pleasant Halloween weekend, but should prepare for wetter days and slick commutes early next week. After a stretch of calm coastal weather, November looks ready to remind the North Coast what Pacific fall storms can bring.
