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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. 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 89%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 01:04am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 01:04am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 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.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 48. South southeast 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: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 46. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 around 10 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 48. South southeast 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, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Bellingham WA
 48.69°N 122.36°W (Elev. 2500 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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