Rain Returns to the North Coast: Up to an Inch Expected 

After a drier-than-average April, rain is expected to return to Humboldt County starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Eureka.

Doug Boushey, a meteorologist with the agency, says the recent stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures—topping out at 92 degrees in Ukiah and high 80s in Redway—will give way to a significant cooldown this weekend.

“We should start to see cooling tomorrow,” Boushey said Friday. “Temperatures will drop by about 10 degrees, with highs in the upper 70s around Redway and Garberville, and mid-80s elsewhere inland. On the coast, we’ll still see some sunshine.”

Rain is forecast to begin late Sunday, with the heaviest precipitation falling overnight into Monday. Temperatures are expected to drop further, with Monday’s highs reaching just 58 degrees in Garberville and 61 in both Ukiah and Willow Creek.

Although unusual for May, the incoming system is expected to bring measurable precipitation. Boushey says most areas along the North Coast could see at least a tenth of an inch, while the King Range may receive an inch or more depending on localized conditions.

“After that amount of rain, we’re expecting trapped low-level moisture, which could lead to fog and low clouds in the valleys,” he added. “There’s even some frost potential in the clearer spots overnight.”

The rain is expected to taper off by Tuesday, with drier and more seasonable weather returning midweek. Temperatures will slowly recover, climbing into the mid-70s to low 80s by May 15–17.

For up-to-date weather information, visit the National Weather Service at weather.gov/eka.