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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:22am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 07:22am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. 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. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bellingham WA
 48.68°N 122.46°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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