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

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

Lat: 48.70806°NLon: 122.91028°WElev: 30.0ft.

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Eastsound WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 53. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Eastsound WA
 48.64°N 122.86°W (Elev. 0 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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