Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Eastsound WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Eastsound WA
 48.65°N 122.83°W (Elev. 699 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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