Scattered snow showers continue near Bellingham
Feb 22, 2014, 10:03 AM | Updated: Feb 24, 2014, 12:32 pm
The Bellingham area and parts of western Whatcom county could get even snow before the evening commute.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning through 4 p.m. for western Whatcom County. Wind gusts of 40 mph are expected.
The snowfall is expected to cause trouble for commuters on snow packed roads. The NWS also warns that with windy conditions and wet snow, there could be stress on weakened tree branches.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for areas near Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor through Monday afternoon.
School is cancelled or delayed across Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties Monday.
KING 5 Meteorologist Keisha Burns says a warm front will move in and turn snow to rain Monday.
Drivers also can expect winter conditions Monday on Snoqualmie and Stevens passes and possible closures for avalanche control. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. and forecasters say another three to five inches of snow is expected. Freezing rain is possible on the passes.
