Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from March 18, 01:00 PM PDT until March 20, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 13 MPH
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Mar 02:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bellingham WA

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 52 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.