Warming is expected to replace the snow with rain by the afternoon with a chance for freezing rain during the transition.
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The announcements follow overnight snow with sub-freezing temperatures.
Motorists encountered what were described as "deceptively icy" roads.
The warning says to expect heavy snow with total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.
During the same time, Bellingham and areas to the immediate south saw little to no snow accumulation.
Other districts have announced opening delays and closures for today.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow is expected to continue until late tonight.
This snow event is expected to produce heavy wet snow as opposed to the recent snow events which produced light dry snow.
Recent snow accumulations and water damage from frozen pipes continue to create challenges.