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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 08 Jan 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 38. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 38. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.38°W (Elev. 614 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 8, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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