WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: First round of snow – updates

2:03 PM: No, that’s not snow in our photo – it’s salt, seen on SW Thistle east of California SW, as SDOT crews continue their pre-treatment of roads. However, we’ve been hearing about flurries all day – thanks to everyone who’s texted/called (206-293-6302 is our 24/7 hotline), emailed, and/or tweeted, from North Admiral to south of White Center. The light snow we’re seeing right now is exactly what was forecast, and the National Weather Service does NOT expect snow to accumulate today/tonight (though the temperature’s only in the mid-30s). The heavier snow is still predicted for tomorrow afternoon and beyond. We’re awaiting the mid-afternoon forecast updates, though, so we’ll see if anything changes!

(Photo sent by Karen Therese near 25th/Roxbury)

3:14 PM: We ARE seeing some light accumulation on the ground where we are (300+ feet elevation). The alert level is still Winter Storm Watch. The NWS forecast for Seattle begins:

TONIGHT…Snow likely in the evening, then cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. East wind 10 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY…Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. East wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT…Snow likely in the evening, then snow after midnight. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. East wind 10 to 20 mph.

Here’s the full updated forecast. Meantime, snowplow sighted on our 2-arterial nearby corner, though nothing to plow yet:

Snow photos/reports? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

4:45 PM: Roads are still bare and wet. The snow has slowed down, too.

(Photo sent by Madeline Hoover on Puget Ridge)

6:29 PM: Still no need to plow – but SDOT de-icer trucks are out. This map shows which roads have been treated and how recently, if you have to make a decision about heading out.

(West Seattle Stadium – photo by Jason Hubbard)

8:55 PM: Forecast now suggests the major snow will arrive Friday night.

(Beach Drive shore – photo by Diane McGee)

11 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: First round of snow - updates"

  • helpermonkey February 11, 2021 (2:25 pm)

    I saw a snow plow ready and waiting at the tennis courts by Lincoln Park! 

  • miws February 11, 2021 (2:39 pm)

    Coming down in S. Delridge. I don’t see it sticking, though… —Mike

  • AMD February 11, 2021 (2:41 pm)

    If you have a chance (and the salt), it’s helpful to at least salt/sand the path delivery folks take to your door, incase it does accumulate or freeze solid overnight.  I’ll do the hard core sanding/salting tomorrow when I have more time (and help) but thawed and cleared stairs are a big help!

  • Diane February 11, 2021 (3:50 pm)

    is there any chance you could start a story for those of us in West Seattle who have Covid vaccine appts in the middle of this snow/ice storm? I’ve been contacting everyone I can think of to see if they have 4wd to get me to my 2nd vaccine appt on Sunday afternoon at Amazon SuperVax clinic downtown; last resort, I’ll hitchhike, but hope it doesn’t come to that (and no, I don’t feel safe to take a bus, cesspool of germs, after months of self quarantine to stay away from germs) 

    • rme February 11, 2021 (4:57 pm)

      I hope you’re able to find a ride, but if not a ride share like Uber would be a much better option than hitchhiking. 

      • rme February 11, 2021 (6:44 pm)

        Also, if cost is a barrier to choosing ride share, I’d be happy to cover that for you. I’m not able to offer a ride, but if there’s a way to connect back channel then let me know. 

        • Diane February 12, 2021 (12:36 am)

          thank you RME for your very caring offer; I have found 2 friends who have offered me a ride; grateful for your kindness 

    • Question Mark February 11, 2021 (7:44 pm)

      Regarding the bus, my experience is that as a frequent transit rider over the past year I’ve experienced no problems.
      A cesspool? Err … No.

  • 22blades February 11, 2021 (4:47 pm)

    Someone hitchhiking is the LAST person in my car.

  • Jack February 11, 2021 (4:51 pm)

    Starting to stick down here at Alki.  Elevation 16ft.  We like to say if it’s snowing here, it’s snowing everywhere.

  • TM7302 February 12, 2021 (1:08 am)

    Can’t wait for SDOT to close Highland Park Way.  That should make things interesting…

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