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.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Arcata CA

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 4pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 7pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am, then patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Areas of fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of drizzle. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata CA
 40.89°N 124.08°W (Elev. 177 ft)
10:48 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
11pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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