Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arcata / Eureka, Arcata Airport (KACV)

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

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 27 Jan 09:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southeast  after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southeast wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Arcata/Eureka Airport CA
 40.97°N 124.1°W (Elev. 197 ft)
5:53 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
9pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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