Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Orcas Island Airport WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orcas Island Airport WA
 48.7°N 122.91°W (Elev. 154 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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