Station Name: FISHTRAP CREEK AT FRONT STREET AT LYNDEN, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 72 feet

Nearest Address:
1901 Front St
Lynden, WA 98264
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.9387257, -122.4790532

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:28AM PDT until March 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates may approach up to 1 inch an hour this evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 15 at 3:29PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:29 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall combined with higher snow levels will lead to rises on the rivers flowing off the central and northern Cascades. Several rivers are forecast to reach Action Stage and a few rivers will be close to flood stage. Rivers will continue to run high through the end of the week then recede over the weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 12:47PM PDT until March 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates may approach up to 1 inch an hour this evening at Stevens Pass.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 8:15PM PDT until March 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:15 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:06 AM

Prolonged atmospheric river event bringing snow and periods of heavy rain. Where: -Whistler, Sea to Sky Highway, north of Brandywine. When: -Tonight to Wednesday morning. Impacts: -Snow followed by heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt will lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. -Extensive water pooling on roads and wash-outs may occur. -Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes. Remarks: An atmospheric river will begin to make landfall over the south coast late today and will remain over the region until Wednesday morning. Periods of snow will begin tonight and continue into Monday morning; 10 to 15 cm can be expected. By Monday afternoon, freezing levels will quickly rise and reach 1500 to 2000 metres. The snow will change to rain, at times heavy in the afternoon and will continue until Wednesday morning. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday night and Tuesday. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.