Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Orcas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Orcas WA
 48.53°N 122.86°W (Elev. 128 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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