Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. 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 87%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 09:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 20, 09:35am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 20, 09:35am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.35°W (Elev. 377 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
9am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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