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

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport (KBLI)

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

Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:53 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Western Whatcom County

Today
Rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Rain. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Rain. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Highs in the 50s. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Rain at times. Highs in the lower 50s.



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