Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 05 Mar 10:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Orcas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 47. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. South 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 then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 45. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Orcas WA
 48.65°N 122.96°W (Elev. 476 ft)
7:01 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
11pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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