Whatcom County sees 1st substantial snow of winter

Whatcom County sees first substantial snow of winter; accumulations expected through Monday
A winter weather advisory was in effect for Whatcom County, with the National Weather Service predicting 1 to 2 inches of snow Saturday and more on Sunday night into Monday as a cold northeast wind develops.
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.
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.
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 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 around three freezing mark.
He spent over a month in Whatcom Co. jail without counsel. Now he wants his charges dropped
A Bellingham man who was detained in Whatcom County Jail without access to an attorney for over a month brought his case before a judge Tuesday to argue for his charges to be dropped.
‘Be prepared’: WSDOT urges caution as Puget Sound gets first snow
We’re fully staffed and we’re able to adjust resources as needed to different areas as we see and as conditions change.” ...
Whatcom County crew among firefighters attacking LA blaze larger than the size of Bellingham
An engine company from Whatcom County is among nearly 5,000 firefighters assigned to the Palisades Fire, the largest of the ...
Weekend snow, cold expected to ramp up avalanche danger in Whatcom County’s backcountry
An avalanche advisory is in effect through Sunday night. “Heavy snow, strong winds, warming temperatures, and the potential for a weaker interface with the old snow will create ...
Search underway for missing Lummi Nation elder
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — There’s a massive search underway in Whatcom County for a missing Lummi Nation elder. The Whatcom ...
Construction worker killed in Whatcom County crash near Bellingham
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — A construction worker is dead after being struck by a construction vehicle while at a job near ...
Whatcom County authorities looking for missing Lummi Nation elder last seen Jan. 21
The Lummi Nation Police Department and the FBI, in conjunction with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, are searching for a ...
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Whatcom County under winter weather advisory starting Saturday night
Bellinghamsters got a taste of big fluffy snowflakes Saturday morning, Feb. 1, with more snow incoming throughout the weekend.  The National Weather Service has placed western Whatcom County and ...