Data shows southbound border volumes at Whatcom crossings holding steady

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Contrary to some media reports, data collected shows southbound border crossing volumes in Whatcom County have been holding relatively steady over the past month.

Data from BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and Washington State Department of Transportation and compiled by Whatcom Council of Governments as of March 4, 2025.& Infrastructure, Washington State
Department of Transportation by Whatcom Council of Governments as of March 4, 2025. — Data from BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and Washington State Department of Transportation and compiled by Whatcom Council of Governments as of March 4, 2025.

There was a temporary drop in volume during late January and early February. This is the same time the region was hit by snow events, high winds and below freezing temperatures that resulted in school closures and delayed openings for some businesses and organizations due to difficult travel.