BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A winter storm is approaching Whatcom County.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday in western Whatcom and Skagit Counties as well as in San Juan County and the Admiralty Inlet area.

A “Winter Storm Warning” has been issued for Whatcom County effective from 4 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.

Heavy snow in the mountains is possible.

Gusty winds are expected to continue into Saturday with some gusts getting near 30 mph.