Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from March 18, 01:00 PM PDT until March 20, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SSE 14 MPH
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Mar 03:35 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Bellingham WA

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 52 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 52 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Slight Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. Steady temperature around 49. South southeast wind around 11 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.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 52. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.