Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Orcas WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 53. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. Southeast wind around 7 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.  High near 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 53. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Orcas WA
 48.62°N 122.83°W (Elev. 82 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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