Alger, Washington Weather
Alger, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Alger, Skagit County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
