Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 15 Mar 03:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Orcas Island Airport WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 45. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 45. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 52. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orcas Island Airport WA
 48.7°N 122.91°W (Elev. 154 ft)
2:25 am PDT Mar 15, 2026
3am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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