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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSE 14 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 10 Mar 10:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Orcas WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 23 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 46. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 13 to 23 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 46. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Orcas WA
 48.62°N 123.02°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
8:01 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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