Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

light snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Bellingham WA

Cold Weather Advisory February 18, 08:00pm until February 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham WA
 48.76°N 122.48°W (Elev. 30 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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