Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Fog

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Orcas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light north wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light north wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light north northeast wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Orcas WA
 48.64°N 122.99°W (Elev. 194 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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