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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bellingham International Airport WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:16am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:16am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 55. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bellingham International Airport WA
 48.79°N 122.53°W (Elev. 144 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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