WEATHER Heavy rain and moderate wind is in the forecast for Bellingham this weekend - My Bellingham Now

Bellingham is bracing for a weekend of heavy rain and moderate winds, as detailed in a forecast from the National Weather Service. Rainfall is expected to accumulate between 1. 5 and 2 inches from Saturday evening until Monday evening, with breezy conditions returning on Sunday. The North Cascades will not be spared either, as areas like Diablo are set to receive 3 to 4 inches of snow through Saturday morning. A warmer weather system is predicted to follow, raising concerns about rising river levels due to snowmelt, although the Nooksack and Skagit Rivers are currently safe from flooding.

In addition to the weather news, the article reports on a public comment period that will open on March 24 for the Treoil Industries cleanup site in Ferndale. This site has a troubled history, with records of spills dating back to the late 1980s, leading to its designation on the state's Contaminated Site List. The efforts to clean the site have already cost over $4. 3 million, and the property owners faced a $900,000 fine for hazardous waste violations. As the region prepares for inclement weather, these environmental concerns underscore the importance of public awareness and engagement in local cleanup efforts.