Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.38°W (Elev. 614 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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