California – First light spills across Humboldt Bay as a thin marine layer softens the coastline and dampens the docks. The air feels crisp but calm, with only a few sprinkles clinging to windshields along Highway 101. The quiet start may fool travelers, but an unsettled November pattern is already building offshore. Residents should use this early window for errands or leaf cleanup because conditions turn wetter as the weekend matures.
The National Weather Service in Eureka notes a modest 20 percent chance of showers early, followed by a stretch of sunshine and highs reaching the lower 60s. To be fair, today looks pleasant for this time of year, but the atmosphere pivots Saturday. Clouds thicken, winds shift north to west, and moisture increases. Light rain begins late Saturday—mainly after 4 p.m.—with a 60 to 80 percent chance of rain by Sunday afternoon. Travelers should expect slick pavement, slower curves north toward McKinleyville, and reduced visibility along fog-prone ridges.
Sunday’s steadier rain pairs with cooler marine breezes, setting a distinctly late-fall mood. While no snow is expected at low elevations, models hint at a “Winter Tease” next week as colder systems near the Pacific Northwest. Thanksgiving travelers may feel the impacts if these patterns amplify.
After all, mid-November often brings abrupt weather shifts along the North Coast, and this weekend showcases that classic seasonal turn.
Five-Day Outlook for Eureka, CA:
Fri: 63/47 – Sunny; calm winds.
Sat: 65/40 – Increasing clouds; evening rain chance.
Sun: 57/49 – Rain likely; cool and damp.
Mon: 55/43 – Rain likely; breezy at times.
Tue: 54/42 – Slight chance showers; cool November air.
