New storm heads to Whatcom, with strong wind and snow. Here’s when
Wind and rain return for a typical late fall storm, bringing the possibility of scattered power outages in Whatcom County and snow in the mountains.
A wind advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, to 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.
Southeast winds are expected at 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph, along with rain.
Daytime temperatures will be in the mid-40s with overnight lows in the mid-30s.
Winds were expected to be stronger in western Whatcom County, closer to Bellingham and the coast.
In the mountains, a winter weather advisory was issued from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday in areas above 1,500 feet.
Total snow accumulations of about 8 inches were expected, along with temperatures in the 20s.
“Plan on slippery conditions,” the weather service said in its snow advisory.
Avalanche conditions were listed as moderate on the western slopes of the North Cascades, according to the Northwest Avalanche Center.
This story was originally published December 7, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
