Next week’s weather forecast is sending some ominous signals, even as Whatcom County and much of low-lying Western Washington waits for floodwaters to recede from this week’s torrential rainfall.

April rainfall was a little more than half of normal in Bellingham, and May has been abnormally dry so far.

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Ryan Belik's days start cold and early when winter weather strikes Whatcom County. "We wake up to quite a few calls in the morning," he said. They are calls from people ...

Schools across Whatcom County are closed Monday after overnight snow and freezing temperatures created icy road conditions, making travel difficult. Drivers are being asked to stay off the roads in ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County is grappling with freezing temperatures and snow as road crews work around the clock to keep major roads clear. Bitter winds have worsened conditions, making travel ...

WESTERN WASHINGTON — New snowfall in parts of western Washington caused icy roads and a slick commute for drivers, who should be prepared for slippery conditions through Tuesday. Most communities had ...

Snow falls Saturday morning in the Sudden Valley community east of Bellingham. Robert Mittendorf The Bellingham Herald Snow began falling a little before 7 a.m. Saturday in areas south and east of ...

Was your home or business damaged by flooding in Whatcom County? If the answer is yes, you likely have debris to get rid of. The county has set up four sites for this exact purpose at no additional ...

As another La Niña winter approaches with its promise of snow and freezing weather in the lowlands, Whatcom County officials are putting the finishing touches on a severe weather shelter for people ...