Officials said a high tide may have sped up impacts from river and surface water flooding in the area.
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While the current atmospheric river event is impacting areas to the south, another right behind it is expected to drive the Nooksack River to flood stage.
Drivers can expect long delays and are advised to use alternate routes when possible.
A signed detour route will be in place during the closure.
Traffic impacts are expected to last for an extended period.
Slater Road will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers alternating the direction of traffic.
Dust kicked up by powerful winds today had made visibility difficult in the area according to a nearby resident.
Traffic had been detoured down Main Street during the closure.
No estimate is available for how long the road will remain closed.