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 >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Bellingham International Airport WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:17pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:17pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 51. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 56. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 51. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Bellingham International Airport WA
 48.77°N 122.52°W (Elev. 69 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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