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

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: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 54. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 58. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 56. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 58. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham WA
 48.76°N 122.48°W (Elev. 30 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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