Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

Lat: 48.47083°NLon: 122.42083°WElev: 144.0ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 47. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 57. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 57. South southeast wind 8 to 10 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 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 57. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSE Bellingham WA
 48.62°N 122.38°W (Elev. 636 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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