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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

Lat: 48.79911°NLon: 122.54064°WElev: 148.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Mar 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bellingham WA

Wind Advisory March 11, 03:00pm until March 12, 06:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 44. South wind around 16 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.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 50. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. Low around 40. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 32 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Windy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 44. South wind around 16 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.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. Low around 40. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 32 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bellingham WA
 48.67°N 122.49°W (Elev. 128 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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