Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eureka WFO (EKA01)

Lat: 40.8098°NLon: 124.1602°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Arcata CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 4pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata CA
 40.89°N 124.08°W (Elev. 177 ft)
1:10 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
6pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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