Whatcom County sees 1st substantial snow of winter

Whatcom County sees first substantial snow of winter; accumulations expected through Monday
Snow began falling a little before 7 a.m. Saturday in areas south and east of Bellingham, the first substantial snowfall of the winter season. More snow is forecast through Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said in an online briefing. A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Whatcom County lowlands.
Whatcom County under winter weather advisory into Monday
The National Weather Service has placed western Whatcom County and western Skagit County under a winter weather advisory through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Up to 4 inches of snow could accumulate during the two-day period, leading to possible travel difficulties and power outages.
Weather update: Snow is heading for Whatcom County, possibly more than initial estimate
In an online briefing Wednesday, the weather service said the most likely lowland snow scenario for the Whatcom County lowlands is 1 to 2 inches overnight Saturday and another 1 to 2 inches overnight Sunday. There was a one-third chance of 4 inches or more Sunday.
Cold winter getting costly in Whatcom County
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County's cold weather shelter has housed 230 different people this winter. That's double the usual number. In fact, more people used the shelter by the end of January than all of last winter. Officials are allowing people to stay an extra hour in the morning and are expanding capacity from 70 to 90 beds.
Whatcom County braces for snow and ice with road preparations underway
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — As Whatcom County braces for snow and icy conditions, preparations are already underway to keep roads safe. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has begun pre-treating roads with deicers to prevent ice buildup, said Aisha Dayal, a WSDOT spokesperson.
Weekend snow, cold expected to ramp up avalanche danger in Whatcom County’s backcountry
This weekend’s weather is expected to bring dangerous conditions to both the mountains and lowlands of Whatcom County — including frigid wind chills and backcountry hazards such as avalanches.
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Whatcom County sees first substantial snow of the winter season
Snow began falling about 7 a.m. Saturday in areas south and east of Bellingham, the first substantial snowfall of the winter season. Bands of snow were sweeping from the north as temperatures hovered ...
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