Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

Lat: 48.79911° N Lon: 122.54064° W Elev: 148.0 ft.

light rain,mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 05:35 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Western Whatcom County

Today
Rain until late afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers late in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with rain showers likely after midnight. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows near 40.
Tuesday
Rain at times. Highs in the lower 50s.
Tuesday Night
Rain at times. Lows near 40.
Wednesday
Rain at times. Highs near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.



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