Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Clear

56°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 05:53 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Western Whatcom County

Tonight
Windy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Lows near 40. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of rain in the morning, then rain showers, a slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the evening. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of rain showers after midnight. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow level near 1000 feet in the morning. Highs near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the 30s. South wind to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.



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