Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bellingham WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 2am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham WA
 48.76°N 122.48°W (Elev. 30 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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