Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eureka WFO (EKA01)

Lat: 40.8098°NLon: 124.1602°WElev: 20.0ft.

Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Arcata CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light west wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light west wind.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata CA
 40.87°N 124.07°W (Elev. 194 ft)
1:10 am PST Jan 19, 2026
5am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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