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Weather Impacts for the Pacific Northwest This Week; Watching the Eastern U.S.

A series of Pacific fronts will bring periods of moderate rain, higher elevation snow, and gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through this week. A more widespread precipitation event looks likely this weekend. In the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. a storm may bring gusty winds, low elevation rain, and high elevation wet snow Thursday into Saturday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 3:22:32 pm PST

A series of cold fronts will pass overhead this weekend increasing the chances for rain across northwest California. The first storm is expected Friday with a second storm forecasted for Sunday. Del Norte county can expect the most rainfall this weekend with between 3-6" of total precipitation possible. Areas more southerly and inland are expected to have less intense wetting rain over these 3 days. Be safe while driving this weekend as rockfalls, landslides, and downed trees are all possible hazards. More updates to come through the week.
Multiple storms are expected to impact northwest California this weekend. Southerly winds are likely to increase Thursday night into Friday with gusts up to 30-40mph possible, especially near ridgelines. Winds are expected to increase again Saturday night into Sunday with gusts of 30-40mph again. Watch for falling trees on roads in wooded areas. Winds are forecasted to ease through the start of next week.
High tides this week could result in localized minor flooding in estuaries and areas around Humboldt Bay this week. The high, high tides will combine with large waves and strong southerly winds Saturday leading to water levels of 9.0ft in the early afternoon. Stay tuned for coastal flooding hazards issued if this forecast remains on track.

 

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