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

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 02:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 45 by 5pm. South wind around 11 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.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 45 by 5pm. South wind around 11 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 likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Bellingham WA
 48.69°N 122.36°W (Elev. 2500 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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