Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastsound, Orcas Island Airport (KORS)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 27 Jan 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Orcas Island Airport WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 48. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 50. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. South southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 48. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 50. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Orcas Island Airport WA
 48.76°N 122.9°W (Elev. 0 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 27, 2026
8am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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