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.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Orcas Island Airport WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 53. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South wind 9 to 11 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 40. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South wind 9 to 11 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 40. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orcas Island Airport WA
 48.7°N 122.91°W (Elev. 154 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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