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Winter weather is in the forecast – how to be prepared and stay informed

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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:


Two large vehicles next to each other at a large outdoor facility. A yellow vehicle loads salt into a large snow plow truck.
SDOT crews work to load salt into a truck to pre-treat streets during a previous winter weather event.

Thank you for your attention and efforts to stay safe this winter while we all work together as One Seattle to navigate challenging weather conditions.