Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 10:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Bellingham WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Low around 39. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 39. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Bellingham WA
 48.77°N 122.36°W (Elev. 528 ft)
11:26 am PDT Mar 24, 2026
10pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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