With warmer temperatures today, city departments are asking residents to help clear storm drains and prepare for the big melt.
Not much traffic out there, but the main roads are looking much better today — here’s a look at traffic cams around the neighborhood.
Still no garbage pickup, but Seattle Public Utilities say they will attempt to collect Monday customers tomorrow (Wednesday) on a two-day delay, and will continue on that schedule through the weekend (weather permitting).
Seattle City Light is working on restoring power to some customers who lost power last night. So far, Ballard is fairing well, as most outages are still in Northeast Seattle.
Your help is needed, Seattle! Please HELP CLEAR STORM DRAINS! 🌊The great melt out begins this afternoon. Starting this afternoon we'll transition to mixed rain/snow and then rain this evening. https://t.co/3gS2QaNSlq #WinterWeatherResponse @SeaNeighborhood pic.twitter.com/Hpx9HNZgov
— seattledot (@seattledot) February 11, 2019
The Seattle Fire Department is reminding people that the weight of the wet snow on flat roofs can cause damage — they recommend clearing out rooftop drains and downspouts as the snow begins to melt today.
As snow transitions to rain, it's important to verify your rooftop drains and downspouts are functioning. A few simple steps can prevent damage to flat roof buildings and reduce the risk of landslides. Read more on the @SeattleSDCI blog: https://t.co/jSVWvzGxKR pic.twitter.com/iX95q7OJwM
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) February 12, 2019
And, Metro will continue to operate on their limited emergency snow network today, with just 60 high-ridership routes and shuttles in service.
Leave the driving to us! Avoid getting behind the wheel, if you can. We are working around the clock to achieve & maintain "bare and wet" paving conditions. We've got 35 plows out this am. Thank for you for your patience, Seattle! #rollingwithit #seattlesnow2019 pic.twitter.com/O1Z2TXA5JQ
— seattledot (@seattledot) February 11, 2019
Metro’s Tuesday Commute: Transit Service continues to operate its Emergency Service Network on Tuesday https://t.co/URcUp9lCeE
— King County Metro🚨❄️🚌❄️🚨 (@kcmetrobus) February 12, 2019
The forecast is considerably more rain than snow for the next few days: today’s looking to stay above freezing most of the day, with a sun break tomorrow.
Simon says “clean your drains”. Remember people, you MUST here the words “Simon says” BEFORE becoming action figures. Simon being played by Durkan or course. She is hiding behind the curtain.
Pay no attention to the man-hands behind the curtain🤓