Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 21 Mar 12:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 2am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 2am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Bellingham WA
 48.71°N 122.34°W (Elev. 518 ft)
11:25 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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