Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 06:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Bellingham WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.35°W (Elev. 377 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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