Snow storm delivers up to 8 inches of snow in Whatcom County. Here’s what’s next
Interstate 5 was wet but clear of snow from Lake Samish to the Peace Arch about 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, after snow fell from 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 25, at Bellingham International Airport in Whatcom County.
The National Weather Service observations at the airport recorded 38 degrees at 8 a.m. Sunday.
A winter weather advisory remained in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday. Up to 1 inch of additional snow may accumulate and roads may be slippery, according to the weather service.
Citizen reports of snowfall overnight include 8 inches in Sumas and 3 inches in Custer.
Whatcom County Public Works crews were out late Saturday plowing the roads and posted on Facebook to “please drive carefully and give them room.”
The weather service’s forecast calls for a chance of rain or showers Sunday with a high temperature of 41. Lows at night will reach below freezing, leading to likely rain and snow Monday, Feb. 27. However, little or no snow accumulation is expected.
This story was originally published February 26, 2023 at 9:11 AM.
