Heavy rain turns into street flooding
It was some of the heaviest rain we’ve seen in Seattle. Driving down 65th from Phinney Ridge into Ballard, we shot some video: Water covered the street in front of …
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What a night! Thunder and lightning wake up many across the neighborhood
Thunderstorms barreled through Seattle Friday night, sending pets scurrying and waking up many residents in Ballard and beyond. “I jumped straight out of bed while the kitties dashed under the …
No residential garbage collection until Monday
Despite the warmer weather and melting snow, the roads are still too dicey for some garbage trucks. There will be no delayed residential garbage, recycling and food and yard waste …
School make-up day next week
Students in Seattle Public Schools will make up one of this week’s snow days on Friday, January 27th. That date was scheduled as a professional development day for the staff, …
Zoo opens after two-day closure
If you’re looking to get out of the house, the zoo is open after a two-day closure. Photo courtesy Kirsten Pisto/Woodland Park Zoo Here is a grizzly bear at the …
Warmer weather is here, prevent urban flooding
It’s been a long week in the weather department and today is no different. As the snow melts, we’re at risk of some urban flooding. The city is asking residents …
Notes and information for Friday
Updated 6:45 a.m.: It’s definitely warmer outside this morning than it’s been the last couple of days. You can hear the snow melting and falling from the trees and rooftops. …
The Great French/Norwegian Snowman War
Christina sent us these photos of the great French/Norwegian Snowman War in Sunset Hill. “This is so lovely and creative I think it deserves to be widely seen and appreciated!” …
More of your snow photos
We’ve received many, many pictures of your fun in the snow. I apologize if we don’t post everyone’s – it’s a really time-consuming task. This one’s for the grandma living …
Ice Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning until noon 2 p.m. today. That snow that fell yesterday now have a coating of ice over the top. You …
Having fun in the snow
Here are how some Ballardites are spending their snow day. Have snow pics? Email us at tips@myballard.com. Ben Dundas and his friend sled down a driveway into a snow wall …
Ballard wakes up to snow
Updated 9:05 a.m. SDOT has closed NW 65th Street up to Phinney Ridge is closed. Road closure is 3rd Ave NW to Phinney Ave N. Updated 9 a.m.: lakreitz posts …