Alger, Washington Weather
Alger, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Alger, Skagit County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Alger. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Alger is published on the Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) page, 18 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Alger have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Alger: Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) 24 km · Anacortes Airport (K74S) 27 km · Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW) 38 km · Orcas Island Airport (KORS) 43 km · AJ Eisenberg Airport (KOKH) 48 km
Conditions reported at KBVS describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Alger specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Alger.
About Alger, Washington
Alger lies in a verdant cradle where the foothills of the North Cascades begin their gentle ascent towards the sky. It lies 11.8 miles south-east of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Sedro-Woolley. The land here is a study in greens and browns, a rich tapestry woven from dense evergreen forests that spill down to the fertile plains. The air, especially after a rain, carries the deep, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the very bones of the place. Brooding skies, often heavy with the promise of moisture, cast a diffused, pearlescent light that softens the edges of the landscape, lending a quiet, introspective mood to the surrounding terrain. The Skagit River, a powerful artery of this region, snakes its way through the valley, its currents a constant, murmuring presence, reflecting the stoic, enduring spirit of Alger. The history of Alger is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the tireless spirit of those who sought to harness it. Early settlers, drawn by the rich agricultural potential and the promise of timber, established a foothold here, their lives dictated by the seasons and the demands of the earth. The local economy, though diversified over the decades, still bears the indelible mark of its agricultural roots, with farms producing a variety of crops that thrive in the temperate climate. The nearby waters, whether the flowing river or the distant whispers of Puget Sound, have always played a vital role, facilitating trade and offering sustenance. There is a palpable sense of continuity in Alger, a quiet resilience that speaks of generations who have worked this soil and breathed this air, leaving their own subtle imprints on the character of this enduring locality.
Live animated radar for Alger and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Alger, Skagit County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.619831°N, 122.341273°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98229 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Alger, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alger, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Alger includes coordinates 48.619831°N, 122.341273°W, situated in Skagit County. ZIP code 98229. Telephone area code: 206, 253. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
