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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.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southeast wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light east southeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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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 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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