WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Forecast high winds have arrived across Whatcom County today, Saturday, November 7, 2026, resulting in several power outages.
As of 7:25pm, Puget Sound Energy reported about 2,450 residential and business customers were without power. By 8:30pm, that number was down to about 1,500.
First responders are being dispatched to reports of trees, poles and lines down across roads.
Both lanes of Chuckanut Drive (SR11) just north of Race Road were reported closed about 8:20pm due to a down pole and power line according to the Washington State Patrol.
On the I-5 southbound off-ramp to the Custer Rest Area was closed due to fallen tree(s) blocking the ramp.
There is a wind advisory in effect through 4am tomorrow. It warns of sustained southerly winds of 15 to 25mph with gusts of 45 to 50mph expected.
Along with the high winds, brief but very heavy rains are forecast as the leading edge of a significant front moves west to east across the county.
Whatcom News readers are encouraged to stay up to date with current weather alerts and forecasts and air quality readings for their specific Whatcom County locations along with tide tables via the Whatcom News Weather page.
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