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Temperatures varied widely around the county at the time
“Sheet of ice” road conditions reported in northwest Whatcom County
Temperatures varied widely around the county at the time
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December 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Temperatures varied widely around the county at the time
Gusts to 60mph and tidal flooding are possible.
High wind watch and coastal flood advisory issued for Christmas Eve in Whatcom County
Gusts to 60mph and tidal flooding are possible.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Gusts to 60mph and tidal flooding are possible.
The advisory is in effect from 10am to 7pm.
Wind advisory issued for Monday
The advisory is in effect from 10am to 7pm.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The advisory is in effect from 10am to 7pm.
Motorists should expect delays.
Alternating traffic to be allowed on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier starting Sunday
Motorists should expect delays.
whatcom-news.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Motorists should expect delays.
"The closure was made in the interest of safety, and we ask everyone to respect the well-marked closure points."
WSDOT: Storm damaged section of Mt Baker Hwy remains closed, no estimate for reopening
"The closure was made in the interest of safety, and we ask everyone to respect the well-marked closure points."
whatcom-news.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"The closure was made in the interest of safety, and we ask everyone to respect the well-marked closure points."
Ferry officials said to expect and update around 7pm.
Lummi Island passenger ferry service suspended due to winds, damage
Ferry officials said to expect and update around 7pm.
whatcom-news.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Ferry officials said to expect and update around 7pm.
The road reopened for the second time in a week.
Traffic Alert: Slater Road reopened again on Thursday
The road reopened for the second time in a week.
whatcom-news.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The road reopened for the second time in a week.
South winds with gusts to 45mph are expected.
NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Thursday
South winds with gusts to 45mph are expected.
whatcom-news.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
South winds with gusts to 45mph are expected.
Closures are due to water over the roadway.
Some Whatcom County road closures return following overnight heavy rains
Closures are due to water over the roadway.
whatcom-news.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Closures are due to water over the roadway.
At 8am, a flood warning was issued for the Ferndale area.
Overnight heavy rain soaks and winds buffet already recovering Whatcom County
At 8am, a flood warning was issued for the Ferndale area.
whatcom-news.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
At 8am, a flood warning was issued for the Ferndale area.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Tues. thru Weds. morning
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
whatcom-news.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Estimates for restoring power were not available due to power crews being stretched thin due to a windstorm.
Flood damaged areas lose power, over 2,000 impacted
Estimates for restoring power were not available due to power crews being stretched thin due to a windstorm.
whatcom-news.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Estimates for restoring power were not available due to power crews being stretched thin due to a windstorm.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Gusty winds over 45mph were reported in some locations.
Monday morning power outages leave over 3,000 without power across Whatcom County
Gusty winds over 45mph were reported in some locations.
whatcom-news.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Gusty winds over 45mph were reported in some locations.
An investigation into the origin of the call has been started.
False “swatting” call brings large law enforcement response to Whatcom residence Sunday
An investigation into the origin of the call has been started.
whatcom-news.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
An investigation into the origin of the call has been started.
No estimate for when the road would be reopened
Fallen trees block Mt Baker Highway, cause power outage
No estimate for when the road would be reopened
whatcom-news.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
No estimate for when the road would be reopened
Many other roads remain closed across the county.
Traffic Alert: Slater Road reopened
Many other roads remain closed across the county.
whatcom-news.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Many other roads remain closed across the county.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Sunday night, Monday
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
whatcom-news.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
The Nooksack River is expected to crest again below action level in the east county and below flood stage in the Ferndale area.
Flood victims begin recovery and cleanup while more wind, rain are in the forecast
The Nooksack River is expected to crest again below action level in the east county and below flood stage in the Ferndale area.
whatcom-news.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Nooksack River is expected to crest again below action level in the east county and below flood stage in the Ferndale area.
Officials at Everson and Nooksack had better news.
Sumas remains underwater, citizens hope to return Saturday (video)
Officials at Everson and Nooksack had better news.
whatcom-news.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Officials at Everson and Nooksack had better news.
Ferndale "was not impacted as severely as East County communities and communities to our South."
City of Ferndale releases initial flooding details
Ferndale "was not impacted as severely as East County communities and communities to our South."
whatcom-news.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ferndale "was not impacted as severely as East County communities and communities to our South."
8- to 10-foot-deep water surrounded the house.
Helicopter rescues 4 from rooftop in Sumas (video)
8- to 10-foot-deep water surrounded the house.
whatcom-news.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
8- to 10-foot-deep water surrounded the house.
The announcements follow widespread flooding.
Whatcom schools and other closures and opening delays announced Friday
The announcements follow widespread flooding.
whatcom-news.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The announcements follow widespread flooding.
They warn, "Additional flooding events are possible next week."
Ferndale officials strongly recommend citizens evacuate areas prone to flooding
They warn, "Additional flooding events are possible next week."
whatcom-news.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
They warn, "Additional flooding events are possible next week."
Overnight, the forecast changed from “moderate” to “major" flooding.
Flood damage details released by “Whatcom Ready”
Overnight, the forecast changed from “moderate” to “major" flooding.
whatcom-news.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Overnight, the forecast changed from “moderate” to “major" flooding.