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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 10 Mar 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Orcas WA

Wind Advisory March 11, 03:00pm until March 12, 06:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain before 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 43. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 49. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 45. West southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain before 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 43. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 45. West southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Orcas WA
 48.62°N 122.83°W (Elev. 82 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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