WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Snow accumulations were reported in the north Puget Sound area in places like Bellingham and Ferndale, and freezing rain caused icy road conditions on Wednesday.
Road conditions were challenging for some drivers in Bellingham after an estimated 2 inches of snow accumulated overnight.
Icy conditions led to school delays and closures in many areas.
Icy road conditions Wednesday morning
Freezing rain fell in some places on Tuesday night and lingering pockets of cold air led to icy roads in the north Puget Sound area, including Snohomish County, where there were reports of slush and black ice. Traffic cameras showed snow over Interstate 5 in Whatcom County.
Drivers are advised to go slowly, increase room between themselves and other cars and leave with extra time to arrive at their destinations.
Interstate 90 was closed in both directions going over Snoqualmie Pass due to hazardous road conditions and multiple collisions.
Further snow accumulations possible in some areas
While snow showers in most areas are transitioning to rain, a wintry mix of precipitation is expected to linger in Whatcom and San Juan counties, as well as parts of Skagit County and over the Cascades, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Whatcom County until 10 p.m. Wednesday night. And a Winter Storm Warning is also in effect for the Cascade Mountains until 4 a.m. on Thursday.
Further snow accumulations are possible Wednesday for the areas impacted by the Winter Storm Warnings, according to the KING 5 Weather Team, with another 2 to 5 inches possible in Whatcom County and 1-2 feet of new snow in the Cascades. The precipitation should turn to off and on showers, decreasing Wednesday night.
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