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Cold Weather Advisory, Washington

Moderate

Very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 degrees expected. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Ended Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 degrees expected.
Where
Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
When
Until 10 in the morning this morning.
Impacts
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Additional details
While temperatures will warm during the day Wednesday, additional cold temperatures are expected Wednesday night into Thursday.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 18, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 17, 2026
  4. Cold Weather Advisory issued for Wednesday overnight through Wednesday morning. February 17, 2026