Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 28 Jan 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Orcas WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 49. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 52. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 53. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 49. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 52. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Orcas WA
 48.53°N 122.86°W (Elev. 128 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 28, 2026
7am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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