Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

light rain,mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Bellingham WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:27am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 05:27am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind around 9 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 50. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Bellingham WA
 48.73°N 122.35°W (Elev. 377 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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