The ban went into effect January 13th due to forecasts of too much smoke in the Columbia Valley.
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The advisory area extends from Whatcom County south through the Puget Sound lowlands.
Air stagnation could result in the development and persistence of poor air quality.
Road impacts can be expected in the Ferndale area after the river reaches these levels.
Some precautionary sandbagging is planned along the Nooksack River in Everson.
Sustained southeast winds of 25 to 35mph with gusts of 45 to 50mph can be expected.
Heavy rains are expected in the north Cascades tonight through Wednesday.
Property owners were dealing with seawater that was rising in and around their beachfront properties as were some inland.
While warmer temperatures mean many are able to drive for the first time in days, it is still not without its challenges.