WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — As of this afternoon, Monday, March 9, 2026, forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle office were juggling a watch, multiple warnings and an advisory for the Cascade Mountains in eastern Whatcom County.
These were only a few of the many due to a widespread winter storm expected in the higher elevations of western Washington.
Initially, this system is expected to begin by bringing unseasonably cold temperatures overnight into tomorrow morning.
Tonight into Tuesday morning will likely be the coldest of the week, with snow levels dropping practically to the surface overnight. Anywhere that experiences shower activity during the peak of this cold air is susceptible for some snow, but likely not accumulating for non-mountainous regions.
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Click for more information– National Weather Service Seattle office (March 9, 2026)
The watch, warnings and advisories have all been issued for the Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and northern King Counties.
- Winter Storm Warning
- until 5am Tuesday
- heavy snow with additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches
- Winter Weather Advisory
- from 5am to 5pm Tuesday
- snow expected with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches
- Blizzard Warning
- from 5pm Tuesday to 11pm Wednesday
- blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening – winds gusting as high as 40mph with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible
- Winter Storm Watch
- from Wednesday evening through Friday morning
- continued heavy snow possible
The expectation of several feet of snow will likely heighten expectations after officials at the Mt Baker Ski Area announced night skiing will be offered for the first time in the ski area’s 73-year history.
Friday March 13 & Saturday March 14
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Click for more informationJoin us to shred under the stars (or clouds) as we light up Chair 7, and find extended food and beverage service in the White Salmon Lodge.
NIGHT SKIING: Chair 7 only, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
EXTENDED HANDLE TOW: White Salmon Handle Tow, with small rails, from 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm Valid lift ticket or season pass is required for access to extended handle tow hours.
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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