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 16 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:31pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:31pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 50. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. South wind around 8 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 likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South wind around 8 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 likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.38°W (Elev. 614 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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