First snow of the season makes a varied appearance so far

FERNDALE, Wash. — Snow has begun falling and accumulating in areas of the northwest Whatcom County. Forecasters are not hopeful about any accumulation sticking around too long.

As of 1pm today, December 21st, snow has been accumulating for over an hour in the northern areas while Ferndale proper has only seen snow/rain mix, hail and light snow over the same period with little to no accumulation.

There have been reports of cars sliding off roadways and a few crashes that may or may not be the result of the snowfall.