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The Skagit River in Mount Vernon, meanwhile, is forecast to jump well above action stage, though no flooding is currently in the forecast.
Additionally, a minor coastal flooding advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday for western Whatcom County.
Mount Baker Ski Area has also issued a variable snow base advisory, warning visitors to beware of hazards like hidden or exposed creeks, rocks, sticks and holes.
Snow will come to our mountains with up to 4 feet predicted at Mount Baker.
Still trying to wrap your head around terms like “bomb cyclone” and “atmospheric river”? You’re in good company.
Area rivers could see potential flooding from this weekend’s rain.
No injuries were reported but the engineer was taken to a hospital to be checked out.
The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory that’s now in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Southeast winds are expected to reach up to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
No gusts are expected to exceed 30 mph in coastal Whatcom County. Isolated thunderstorms are possible along the northwest coast of Washington.
The storm spread debris and caused several trees to crash into homes and power lines.