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

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Vernon WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:25pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 05:25pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. South southeast wind around 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind around 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Vernon WA
 48.41°N 122.34°W (Elev. 10 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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