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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Acme WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:12pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 02:12pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 45. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 45. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Acme WA
 48.77°N 122.26°W (Elev. 2277 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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