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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:21 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 08:32am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 08:32am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 53. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 53. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Bellingham WA
 48.63°N 122.47°W (Elev. 0 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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