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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.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:19am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 03:19am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 57. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 57. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham WA
 48.74°N 122.48°W (Elev. 407 ft)
Last Update:
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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