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Incident Hotline (recording)
(360) 738-4551

Emergency Operations Center
(360) 676-6681

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Weather Links

National Weather Service Leaving site.

Environment Canada Leaving site.

Weather Underground Leaving site.

Western Washington River Gauges Leaving site.

 
Emergency Events - Press Releases

If there are no press releases below, there are currently no incidents in progress or weather events of alert level concern. This message will be updated as conditions change. Take this time between storms and events to prepare for the next one. See the website for preparedness information or contact our office at 676-6681.

For Information about H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Whatcom County, see the Whatcom Pandemic Joint Information Center Website.

 Winter weather advisory for the Cascades and Mount Baker
 Avalanche warning for the Cascades and Mount Baker
 Lummi Island Ferry to operate under restrictions due to wind damage
Emergency Road Closures and Restrictions

This is a partial list. Road conditions may change rapidly. Delays between when a road is closed and when staff are able to update this list may be long. Use caution on all roads.
See the WA DOT Traffic Alerts for the latest state highway conditions.

Emergency Road Closures and Restrictions
  • Baker Lake Road - At Sulphur Creek - One-lane bridge
  • Barnhart - W of Axlund - Caution/Shoulder Erosion
  • Bayon - N of Marine Drive - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Bylsma Rd - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Emerald Lake - Single Lane Traffic - 1800 Block - Caution
  • Ferndale - N of Marine Drive - Closed
  • Flynn - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • H Street Road - W of 280 - Caution/Shoulder Erosion
  • Hemmi, East - East of Hannegan - Closed
  • Innis Creek Road - south of Doren - sink hole - One Lane Closed
  • Jackman - 9633 and 9643 - Caution/Shoulder erosion
  • Marine Drive - Rural Road to Lummi Shore - Closed
  • Marine Drive - W of Bayon - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • McLeod Rd. - east of Mcgrath Rd - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Nims - At Rock Road - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • North Pass - 8634 - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Oat Coles - south of S.Pass Road - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Pacfic Highway - 4400 Block - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Rutsatz - w/bound e of Rutsatz Lane - Caution, lane erosion
  • Rutsatz - posted for one lane only at mile posts 2.275, 2.41, 2.45, and 2.54 - Caution
  • Sorenson - E of Goodwin - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • South Pass - 4300 block - Rough Road/Motorcycle Caution
  • Telegraph, N - South bound N of Sorenson - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Wickersham - west of Innis Creek - Water / Debris Over Roadway

This list last updated: Nov 20, 2009 12:49:36 PM
* Note: Conditions may change rapidly and there may be a delay from when a road is closed and when staff are able to update this list.