Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed ESE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 07:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orcas WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 55. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orcas WA
 48.58°N 122.97°W (Elev. 213 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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