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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

Lat: 48.47083°NLon: 122.42083°WElev: 144.0ft.

Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Vernon WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 52. South southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 52. South southeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Vernon WA
 48.36°N 122.26°W (Elev. 1368 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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