Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orcas WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely before 11am, then rain, mainly after 11am.  High near 44. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely before 11am, then rain, mainly after 11am. High near 44. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orcas WA
 48.58°N 122.97°W (Elev. 213 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 12, 2026
10am PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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