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 >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Acme WA

Flood Watch March 20, 03:16pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 20, 03:16pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Acme WA
 48.74°N 122.31°W (Elev. 810 ft)
11:27 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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