Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arcata / Eureka, Arcata Airport (KACV)

Lat: 40.97806°NLon: 124.10861°WElev: 217.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Jan 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Blue Lake CA

Flood Watch January 4, 08:38am until January 4, 10:00pm
Coastal Flood Warning January 4, 10:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch January 4, 08:38am until January 4, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 42. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light east wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 41. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 52. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light east wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Blue Lake CA
 40.9°N 124.02°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:10 am PST Jan 4, 2026
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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