Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bellingham WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 44. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11pm.  Low around 37. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 47. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Low around 37. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bellingham WA
 48.67°N 122.49°W (Elev. 128 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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