Our weather continues to remain rainy with mild temperatures with the slight possibility of some snow in some areas on the weekend . See our holiday and winter preparedness safety tips below .
   Active Incidents
   There are currently no active incidents in Whatcom County .
   Advisories , Watches and Warnings
   There is small craft advisory for the Northern Inland Waters of Whatcom County from 0600 through 1300 on 1/4/2024 . See
   herefor more information .
   July 24 a
   drought emergencywas declared by WA State Dept of Ecology for Whatcom County .
   Whatcom County Inland Weather
   No concerns are expected through Thursday , but winds will be pretty breezy at times late day Wednesday through Thursday .  Light rain returns early to mid morning Wednesday with light rain continuing off and on through the rest of the day and Wednesday night .  Rain breaks up into showers mid - morning Thursday with a few rain showers lingering the rest of the day .  South southeast winds will be pretty breezy at times late day Wednesday , Wednesday night , and Thursday .  Winds up to 35 mph are expected with strongest winds coming during the late morning/early afternoon hours Thursday .  
   A few rain showers linger at times Thursday evening , but steady light rain is expected at times overnight Thursday night .  A few rain showers linger at times on Friday before steady light rain moves through at times Friday night and Saturday morning .  Rain breaks up into showers midday Saturday with showers lingering at times through Saturday night and Sunday before conditions dry out . Snow levels fall down to 500 - 1 , 000 feet on Saturday night with showers possibly mixed with or falling as snow in spots overnight Saturday night/Sunday morning , mainly near Maple Falls and around the Samish Curves .  Dry Sunday night with precipitation returning on Monday .  Temperatures may be cold enough that all areas see a snow to rain transition during the day Monday .  A snow to rain transition is looking likely around Maple Falls and northeast parts of the area near Sumas/Lynden , but the rest of the area may remain too warm for snow .  
   Whatcom County Coastal Weather
   For the Strait and Inland Coastal Waters of Whatcom County today the winds will be from the southeast at 5 - 15 knots becoming 10 - 20 knots in the afternoon . Wind waves 1 - 3 feet . A chance of rain . Moving into the evening we will have winds from the southeast at 5 - 15 knots , becoming 10 - 20 knots after midnight . Wind waves 1 - 3 feet . A chance of rain
    .  
   Tomorrow will have winds from the southeast at 15 - 25 knots becoming south at 10 - 20 knots in the afternoon . Wind waves 2 - 4 feet . Rain . For a look at real - time coastal weather and tides you can
   link here to the Cherry Point NOAA Tide Station
    .
   Air Quality
   Visit the
   Whatcom County Health Department ' s Wildfire Smokefor up - to - date information and air quality .
   Emergency Management Tips and Reminders
   CERT Activities
   New CERT classes will begin in 2024 . See
   herefor more information .
   Holiday and Winter Preparedness
   The holidays can be a time of celebration and winter activities can be fun and invigorating , but storms and cold weather can be dangerous . Stay safe and healthy by
   planningahead .
   Don’t leave lit candles unattended , make sure they are out before leaving the room .  
   Make sure you don’t overload electrical circuits with too many lights or space heaters .
   Make sure you have cleaned your chimney this fall if you heat with wood .
   Make sure you have working smoke detectors .
   Have a snow shovel and ice - melting products to keep your walkways safe .
   Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow and consider working with a partner .
   Plan to check on loved ones and neighbors to make sure they are staying warm during stormy weather .  
   Travel only is absolutely necessary during stormy weather , travel during the daylight hours and let someone know your travel plans .
   Have backup power if you have someone dependent on electric - powered , life - sustaining equipment .
   Know where you will go if your home becomes too cold . You could go to a friend’s house , a public library , or a warming center
   Be ready for power outages
   Have a flashlight with fresh batteries
   Keep containers of water available 
   Locate generators , grills , camp stoves or other gas , propane , natural gas or charcoal burning devices outside away from doors , window or vents
   If using burning devices , install carbon monoxide detectors
   The Emergency Management Daily Briefing is produced Monday - Friday unless an update is required for an incident or event over a weekend or during holidays .
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