Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Arcata / Eureka, Arcata Airport (KACV)

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

rain,mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 26 Dec 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Arcata/Eureka Airport CA

Flood Watch December 26, 05:41am until December 26, 10:00pm
Flood Advisory until December 26, 10:30am
Wind Advisory December 26, 05:41am until December 26, 10:00am
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Flood Watch
Flood Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Flood Watch December 26, 05:41am until December 26, 10:00pm
    Flood Advisory until December 26, 10:30am
    Wind Advisory December 26, 05:41am until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 36. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 36. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light east northeast wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
New Year's Day
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Arcata/Eureka Airport CA
 40.99°N 124.02°W (Elev. 797 ft)
1:10 am PST Dec 26, 2025
5am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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