Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Orcas WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly after 3pm.  High near 52. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  High near 54. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 52. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 54. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Orcas WA
 48.62°N 123.05°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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