Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Orcas WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain.  High near 44. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11pm.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain. High near 44. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Low around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 5am, then 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 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Orcas WA
 48.62°N 122.83°W (Elev. 82 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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