Weather & Tide Report – December 31, 2024
SYNOPSIS: After a chilly start this morning, temperatures will warm up as the day progresses. Clouds are already moving in ahead of an approaching weather system, and rain showers are expected to arrive in Humboldt and Del Norte counties later this afternoon and evening.
TODAY:
Inland: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Along the Coast: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind.
TONIGHT:
Inland: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Along the Coast: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 42. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Extended Forecast: Expect a shift to wetter conditions this evening as a weather system brings rain showers to Humboldt and Del Norte counties, with lighter rainfall extending into northwest Mendocino County. Showers will continue in bursts through Thursday, and heavier rain could develop Thursday night into Friday, especially near the Oregon-California border. Del Norte County could see up to 7 inches of rain in higher elevations over the next few days, increasing the risk of flooding in rivers, creeks, and streams. Farther south, rainfall will be lighter, but Friday’s frontal passage could still bring notable showers. Residents in rain-prone areas should stay updated on the forecast, as saturated ground could lead to localized flooding.
Predicted Temperatures
| Location | High Today | Low Tonight | HighTomorrow |
| Inland | 51 | 40 | 53 |
| Along The Coast | 52 | 42 | 56 |
The coastal waters forecast from Point Saint George to Cape Mendocino and out to 10 nautical miles.
| Today | Wind | Northeast, 5 knots, veering to southwest this afternoon. |
|---|---|---|
| Waves | North, 3 feet at 5 seconds, and west, 7 feet at 12 seconds. | |
| Tonight | Wind | South, 15 to 20 knots. |
| Waves | West, 5 feet at 11 seconds. Rain. |
The coastal waters forecast from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena and out to 10 nautical miles.
| Today | Wind | North, 5 to 10 knots. |
| Waves | North, 5 feet at 5 seconds, and west, 7 feet at 12 seconds. | |
| Tonight | Wind | Southeast, 10 to 15 knots. |
| Waves | North, 3 feet at 5 seconds, and west, 5 feet at 12 seconds. A chance of rain. |
Here are the tides for Shelter Cove:
Tides: The next low tide of the day will be at 5:59 pm at minus 0.9 feet, building to the 1st high tide tomorrow at 1:00 am at 5.1 feet. The 1st low tide tomorrow will be at 5:21 am at 3.6 feet.
There will be a total of 9 hours and 23 minutes of daylight today. Sunrise today was at 7:38 am, sunset this evening will be at 5:02 pm. Sunrise tomorrow will be at 7:38 am.
The new moon will set at 5:47 pm today and will rise tomorrow morning at 9:25 am.
