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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Bellingham WA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. Steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 54. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. Steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Bellingham WA
 48.7°N 122.46°W (Elev. 259 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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