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 SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Arcata CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Dense Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog before 10pm, then patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy dense fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 10pm, then patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcata CA
 40.89°N 124.08°W (Elev. 177 ft)
1:10 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
10pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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