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Whatcom County

County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Whatcom County.

WSDOT live data

Travel Conditions

4 stations / 4 cameras / 2 passes

Road Weather Stations

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SR 9 / SR 547 (Sumas at Front St) at mp 97.50 27.6 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air59 F Wind5 mph / gust 9 mph SSW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 86%

Lake Samish Park and Ride on I-5 at mp 246.25 32.4 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air56 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph E RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 90%

SR 539 / SR 544 Interchange (Pole Rd) at mp 7.51 35.2 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air59 F Wind5 mph / gust 8 mph S RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 98%

SR 20 / SR 536 at Mount Vernon at mp 55.09 41.8 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:29 AM
Air57 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph N RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

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WSDOT Cameras

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Pass Conditions

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Mt. Baker Hwy SR 542 Effective June 10, SR 542/Road to Artist Point has reopened for the season. Reports have ended for this season. Traditionally weather and road conditions are reported from November 1 to April 1. Should adverse weather occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available
WSDOT · Updated Aug 16, 11:50 PM
North Cascade Hwy SR 20 SR 20 North Cascade Highway is open as of Sunday, June 14. Traditionally, weather and road conditions are reported from November 1 to April 1. Should adverse weather occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available.
WSDOT · Updated Jun 14, 1:19 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

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Road alert Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

546: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

Nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day beginning Sunday, Sept. 13 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, all lanes of both directions of State Route 546 will close from Northwood Road (milepost 3) to Nooksack Road/State Route 9 (milepost 8) for maintenance. Detour routes include Van Buren Road, Clearbrook Road, Nooksack Road and State Route 9.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

Northbound and southbound I-5 will use temporary, two-lane bypass roads near Chuckanut Creek (milepost 247) south of Bellingham around the clock through October. With traffic off I-5, crews will install new fish passable structures. An advisory speed limit of 50 mph is set through the work zones.

More information on the project webpage.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

009: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

Northbound and southbound SR 9 will alternate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, from Park Road to Doran Road (mileposts 68-69) for paving.

This work is part of a project repaving sections of SR 9 and SR 547 in Whatcom County.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

009: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9 until further notice: Daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except Saturday, Sunday) State Route 9 traffic will alternate with flaggers from Maleng Road to Rothenbuhler Road (milepost 71) will close for utilities work.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

From 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 to 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, the right lane of northbound Interstate 5 will close from Alabama Street (milepost 254) to State Route 539/Guide Meridian (milepost 256) for maintenance.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

009: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

Northbound and southbound SR 9 traffic will alternate over Klein Ditch bridge (milepost 87) south of Hopewell Road around the clock to inspect the bridge deck until further notice. Loads wider than 14 feet are not permitted over the bridge.

This work is part of a project repaving sections of SR 9 and SR 547 in Whatcom County.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

547: WSDOT alert for Whatcom County.

From noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 and daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except Saturday, Sunday) beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 State Route 547 traffic will alternate with flaggers from Wheeler Road (milepost 0) to Frost Road (milepost 6) will close for utilities work.
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Official air quality

Air Quality Alerts

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No active Air Quality Alerts

No official Air Quality Alerts are active for Whatcom County right now.

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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

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No active weather alerts

No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.

Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

3 posted
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Luna Fire

Luna Fire listed by WFIGS in Whatcom County at 7,722 acres.

Reported size: 7,722 acres.
Containment: 34%.
Discovered: Jul 2, 2026 12:06 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:12 PM PDT.
Description: 10 Miles N from Newhalem, WA.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WAPSC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire behavior: Moderate.
Personnel: 5.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 7, 2026 5:24 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 7,804 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 34%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Border 2 Fire

Border 2 Fire listed by WFIGS in Whatcom County at 8,043 acres.

Reported size: 8,043 acres.
Containment: 73%.
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026 6:14 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:02 PM PDT.
Description: 36 Miles NE from Marblemount, WA.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WAPSC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Moderate.
Personnel: 36.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 5, 2026 7:07 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 22,715 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 73%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Electric Fire

Electric Fire listed by WFIGS in Whatcom County at 622 acres.

Reported size: 622 acres.
Containment: 38%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 7:20 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 6:26 PM PDT.
Description: 7 Miles N from Marblemount, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WAPSC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Personnel: 95.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 4:07 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 494 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 39%.
Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

0 posted

No wildlife safety alerts

No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Whatcom County.

For an immediate threat, call 911. For non-emergency dangerous wildlife reports, call WDFW at 877-933-9847.

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