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

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

Lat: 48.52°NLon: 123.02637°WElev: 112.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 01:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orcas WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light north wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before 9pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before 9pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orcas WA
 48.58°N 122.97°W (Elev. 213 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
1am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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