EUREKA, Calif. — A fresh Pacific front is marching ashore early Saturday, spreading low clouds and steady rain across the North Coast. From Old Town Eureka to Arcata, slick streets gleam under streetlights, while booming breakers along the shoreline signal that autumn storm season has kicked into gear.
The National Weather Service in Eureka has posted a High Surf Advisory through Monday morning. West-facing beaches could see surf building to 20 to 25 feet, bringing a heightened risk of sneaker waves and hazardous conditions. Officials urge the public to steer clear of jetties, rocky outcrops, and coastal trails through the weekend.
Rain will be widespread through Saturday afternoon, at times accompanied by south winds gusting to around 25 mph. Drivers on U.S. Highway 101 should expect slower travel, particularly along exposed sections near Trinidad and Orick. Showers back off on Sunday, but stubborn cloud cover and pockets of drizzle may linger around Humboldt Bay into early Monday.
A ridge of high pressure begins to reassert itself Monday afternoon, ushering in breaks of sun. By Tuesday, calmer seas and brighter skies return, with daytime highs reaching the low 60s and nights settling near 50°F.
The quieter pattern should hold for Halloween, setting up dry, mild conditions for trick-or-treaters along the North Coast. Looking beyond, early November trends cooler, hinting at another brisk start to the month for coastal California.
Five-day outlook for Eureka, CA:
– Sat: 60/54 — Periods of rain, breezy southerlies, rough surf.
– Sun: 56/44 — Early showers, then mostly cloudy.
– Mon: 59/48 — Partial clearing, a stray shower possible.
– Tue: 62/50 — Mostly sunny with light winds.
– Wed: 61/50 — Fair, calm, and seasonably cool.
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