These parts of Whatcom could see snowflakes next week, forecasters say
As temperatures linger near freezing across the Northwest, both the U.S. and Canadian weather agencies show the possibility of lowland snow by the middle of next week.
But if and how much remains unclear, said meteorologist Matthew Cullen at the National Weather Service in Seattle.
Snow is likely in the North Cascades mountains and the foothills, but is not expected to hit the Whatcom County lowlands, with a few exceptions, Cullen told The Bellingham Herald.
“For the lower elevations, places like Blaine and Lynden, there is a possibility of light snow,” he said.
“It will be cold enough. We’ll see a gradual cooling trend each day next week,” Cullen said. “(But) it’s not high enough confidence at this time that we’ll see any accumulation.”
For Bellingham, the National Weather Service forecasts flurries starting Monday night, Jan. 31, and continuing with light snow or rain showers until at least Thursday, Feb. 3.
Environment Canada forecasts flurries for in the Abbotsford, B.C., area, starting Tuesday night, Feb. 1, and continuing with light snow or rain showers until at least Thursday.
Temperatures will remain close to seasonable norms, with daytime highs in the mid-40s and overnight lows in the lower 30s.
Meanwhile, this weekend should bring fair skies through Saturday afternoon, when rain showers arrive and remain through Sunday.
Temperatures will be in the high 40s, with lows in the upper 30s.
