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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arcata / Eureka, Arcata Airport (KACV)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 02:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog before 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog before 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog before 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata/Eureka Airport CA
 40.97°N 124.1°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
1:10 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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