High winds expected Fri./Sat. due to another low-pressure system passing nearby

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Forecasters with Environment Canada are warning to expect another round of high winds beginning Friday, November 22nd.

An area of low pressure will deepen off the Washington coast tonight. This low is forecast to move northwards and approach Vancouver Island on Friday.

Southeasterly winds will increase through the day on Friday, with peak wind speeds expected for most areas Friday afternoon and evening. Strong winds will ease Friday night or early Saturday.

While this low is not as intense as the major storm that affected the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, and peak wind speeds are forecast to be generally lower, strong winds may still cause damages and disruptions, and slow down clean up efforts.

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There is some uncertainty on the forecast depth and the track of the low. A track closer to or across Vancouver Island will result in stronger winds. Wind warnings may be issued.

– Environment Canada (November 21, 2024)

Forecasters with the National Weather Service Seattle office agree when describing the general western Washington forecast.

Winds aren’t expected to be as strong as Tuesday evening’s but, conditions could make clean up efforts more complicated for already wind-beaten areas. A warm front will punch snowlevels upwards above 6,000 ft so snow should transition over to rain briefly but a trailing cold front will crash snowlevels back down to 3,500 ft for the mountains by Tuesday evening. Showers will linger into Saturday as the upper-low persists offshore.

– National Weather Service (November 21, 2024)

As before, the strongest winds are expected along the coast and in foothill valleys on the western slopes of the Cascades.