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At-a-glance:
- With colder temperatures and a chance of snow and ice in the forecast, here are some important reminders on how to prepare, stay safe, and remain informed.
- Visit our SDOT winter weather website for a variety of resources, including our quick tips, snow plow routes map, and interactive winter weather response map.
- Learn how you can prepare and assist by having the right supplies ready ahead of time.
- Remember to prioritize your safety by traveling slowly, looking out for others, and only taking essential trips if snow and ice conditions arrive. Here are some travel safety tips.
- See below for a list of tools to stay informed. Please continue to monitor for additional updates.
- You can also learn about how our team responds to winter weather conditions and clears Seattle’s most critical streets, particularly for buses and emergency services.
In the days ahead, colder temperatures are forecasted in the Seattle area, with a chance of precipitation and the potential for snow and ice. While the forecast can always change, it’s important to prepare in advance and keep safety in mind.
Our crews work to pre-treat major streets to help minimize the presence of ice. While we’re busy working, you can get ready too. We encourage you to talk to your neighbors and family members about your plans and stay home if you can during winter storms.
We’re all in this together when winter weather arrives. Here are several tools and resources you can use to get ready and stay informed.
Quick links:
- SDOT Winter weather website
- How we respond to winter weather, and other information and resources for the public
- City of Seattle winter storm response website
- Resources related to transportation, food bank and warming shelter locations, power and utilities information, home and pet safety guidance, and more
- Seattle snow plow routes map and interactive winter weather response map
- Map graphic and interactive web page updated regularly with our snow plow movements
- SDOT X social media accounts
- SDOT Contact Us page
- Our email address, phone number, address, and other ways to reach us
- Regional public transportation agencies’ social media accounts:
- Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) (@WSDOT_Traffic for local freeways & @wsdot_passes for statewide mountain pass conditions)
- King County Metro (@KingCountyMetro)
- Sound Transit (@SoundTransit)
- Metro winter guide – King County Metro Transit’s winter weather website
- Transit updates and snow route details
- You can also follow Metro’s service advisories and sign up for transit alerts
- National Weather Service – Seattle (@NWSSeattle) X account
- Travel safety tips
- Safe travel tips for riding transit, biking, walking, rolling, and driving
- Winter driving tips from AAA
- General guidance for driving in cold weather, snow, and longer-distance winter trips
