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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Ferndale WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain. High near 43. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain. High near 43. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Ferndale WA
 48.86°N 122.48°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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