Skagit, Washington Weather
Skagit, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Skagit, Skagit County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Skagit. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Skagit is published on the Mears Field Airport (K3W5) page, 12 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 3 airfields within reach of Skagit have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Skagit: Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) 44 km · Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) 53 km
Conditions reported at K3W5 describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Skagit specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Skagit, Washington
Skagit sits in the embrace of its namesake county, a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of glaciers and the insistent murmur of the Skagit River. It lies 27.6 miles north-north-east of Snohomish County, WA (from Snohomish County, WA: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-east of Concrete. This fertile valley, a broad sweep of alluvial soil, has long drawn life, first for the indigenous peoples who understood its bounty, and later for settlers drawn to its agricultural promise. The economy here is deeply rooted in the land, a testament to the rich earth that yields an astonishing array of crops, from the vibrant hues of tulips in spring to the sturdy grain that feeds the nation. The air itself seems to carry the scent of damp soil and distant sea, a constant reminder of the Pacific's proximity and the river's enduring power. The cultural character of Skagit is one of quiet resilience and understated pride, a reflection of the hardworking communities that have weathered seasons of boom and bust. While perhaps not a hub of grand monuments, Skagit boasts a collection of historic downtowns, each with its own character and charm, where the pace of life allows for genuine connection. The spirit of innovation, however, is alive and well, particularly within the halls of institutions like Skagit Valley College, which nurtures local talent and serves as a beacon of learning. The region's natural beauty, from the rugged peaks of the North Cascades to the tranquil waters of Padilla Bay, offers a constant invitation to explore, a subtle but powerful influence on the lives lived here.
Live animated radar for Skagit and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Skagit, Skagit County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.424196°N, 121.711436°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98237, 98273 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Skagit, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Skagit, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Skagit includes coordinates 48.424196°N, 121.711436°W, situated in Skagit County. ZIP code 98237, 98273. Telephone area code: 206, 253. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
