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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Skagit Regional Airport WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:03pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 03:03pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 54. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  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 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Skagit Regional Airport WA
 48.48°N 122.49°W (Elev. 0 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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