11:34am: It’s a beautiful sunny — and frigid — day in Seattle. Here are some photos from around the neighborhood…
Kristina sent us this one of her snow-covered flowers:
And some mailbox art captured by Mary Beth:
8am:Â There have been some questions about road conditions around Ballard after last night’s (and this morning’s) deep freeze. Main arterials — 15th, 24th, 32nd and Market, 65th, 80th, and 85th — have all been serviced, while side roads will be more slippery.
The map also shows “obstacles” or road closures, most of which are on the steepest streets — roads leading to Phinney, plus the road from 85th down to Golden Gardens. Those streets should be avoided.
A few reports are coming in from the My Ballard Group, including one from member Amy, who said the 96th Ave NW hill to 15th Ave NW by Swanson’s Nursery is treacherous. “Even the plow got stuck here for 20 minutes,” she wrote.
Robert, who was commuting to the U-District, said his drive on 80th to the northeast side of Greenlake and over the freeway on 65th wasn’t bad — only the side streets were slippery.
And Brianne, who lives at Shilshole, said it was icy along Seaview Ave from the railroad crossing to the marina last night.
“All routes are experiencing significant delays this morning, trips are all on snow routes and please prepare for longer waits,” explains Metro Transit. “Our operators will do everything they can to keep their trips moving.”
A look at the traffic cameras shows more activity this morning and fewer accidents compared to yesterday, but less traffic for an average morning at this time. Members of the My Ballard Facebook group report that the main arteries are clear with occasional patches of ice.
The UW has canceled classes and suspended operations today. North Seattle College is opening at 11 am on a delayed start.
Residential garbage and recycling pickup is also canceled again.