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.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

Flood Watch January 3, 04:52am until January 4, 10:00pm
Coastal Flood Watch January 4, 10:00am until January 4, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 3, 10:00pm
Coastal Flood Warning January 3, 09:00am until January 3, 01:00pm
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    Flood Watch January 3, 04:52am until January 4, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory January 3, 04:52am until January 3, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers before 4am, then rain after 4am.  Low around 48. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am.  High near 52. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers before 1am, then rain after 1am.  Low around 39. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 51. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light east northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. Windy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers before 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 48. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. High near 52. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 39. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 51. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Arcata/Eureka Airport CA
 40.95°N 124.1°W (Elev. 187 ft)
1:10 am PST Jan 3, 2026
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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