The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management reported no active incidents in its Wednesday, May 20 daily briefing. The Emergency Operations Center remains deactivated, and there are no current advisories, watches, or warnings in effect for Whatcom County beyond the ongoing drought condition.
The Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management publishes daily briefings to keep residents and local agencies informed of current conditions. Wednesday's briefing noted dry weather is expected to continue through the end of the week, with temperatures warming into the upper 60s Thursday and reaching the low to mid-70s by the weekend under mostly clear skies. Winds are expected to remain light throughout the forecast period.
The Washington Department of Ecology's statewide drought declaration, issued April 8, 2026, remains in effect and includes Whatcom County. The declaration reflects reduced snowpack and below-normal streamflow conditions across much of western Washington. While Whatcom County's agricultural and municipal water users have not yet reported critical shortfalls, water managers are monitoring conditions closely as the dry season begins.
Residents can sign up for local emergency alerts through WhatcomReady.org, the county's official emergency notification system. Signing up ensures you receive timely alerts for emergencies, severe weather, and public safety incidents in your area.
The lack of active incidents heading into Memorial Day weekend is welcome news for the thousands of visitors and residents who will be outdoors for Ski to Sea on Sunday and other activities throughout the county. Emergency Management will continue to publish daily briefings through the holiday weekend.
