During the same time, Bellingham and areas to the immediate south saw little to no snow accumulation.
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Other districts have announced opening delays and closures for today.
This snow event is expected to produce heavy wet snow as opposed to the recent snow events which produced light dry snow.
As of 6am, the snowfall was expected to continue across much of western Washington for another 3 to 4 hours.
A winter weather advisory has also been issued for the higher elevations as well.
Road conditions described as treacherous this morning. State and local agencies advise not to drive unless absolutely necessary.
A wind advisory says to expect strong northeast winds with gusts up to 50mph.
WSDOT crews reportedly have begun plowing and treating roads in some locations.
As temperatures drop today and tomorrow, snow levels are expected to drop bringing rain and snow mix with a transition to heavy wet snow in some western Washington locations.