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.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	S 11 MPH
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Mar 01:15 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bellingham WA

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

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Flood Watch

Overnight
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 52 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 53 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 14 to 16 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.

Thursday

Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday

A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.