TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, SCHOOLS: Wet Wednesday, with some changes

6:36 AM; Two school changes so far – Our Lady of Guadalupe is starting two hours late. So are Highline Public Schools.

6:49 AM: More school changes – the Vashon Island School District is starting 1 1/2 hours late. … Summit Atlas is on a 2-hour delay … Kennedy Catholic HS is on a “regular late start” schedule (9:35 am start).

Earlier:

6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Wednesday, January 17th.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Many areas around the region are dealing with snow or freezing rain, but it’s mostly cold rain here – slick after several dry days, and the temperature is still around freezing as the day begins, so be careful. The forecast is for rain to continue, high near 40, possibly a rain/snow mix later. Today’s sunrise will be at 7:51 am, sunset at 4:47 pm.

TRANSIT NOTES

Water Taxi today – Regular schedule. Check the real-time map if you’re wondering where the boat is.

Metro today – Regular schedule; check advisories here.

Washington State Ferries today – 2-boat service on the Triangle Route. Check alerts for changes, and use the real-time map to see where your ferry is.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

(The video options on SDOT‘s camera map are working again.)

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Orchard), cameras are also at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, and Delridge/Oregon.

High Bridge – the main camera:

Low Bridge:

1st Ave. S. Bridge:

Highway 99: – northbound side at Lander:

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: The @SDOTBridges feed on X (ex-Twitter) shows whether the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water, please text or call us (when you can do that safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if applicable). Thank you!

8 Replies to "TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, SCHOOLS: Wet Wednesday, with some changes"

  • Alice January 17, 2024 (6:42 am)

    Summit Atlas is on a 2 hour delay today, too

  • Herongrrrl January 17, 2024 (6:49 am)

    Summit Atlas is operating on a 2 hour delay, just got a text and email.

  • WSB January 17, 2024 (6:57 am)

    Thank you, added above.

  • OP January 17, 2024 (7:27 am)

    Be
    very careful this morning. I just got back from dropping off my son for the
    bus at W. Seattle golf co
    urse, pulled into our driveway, stepped out and went straight on my left
    arm and butt. H
    urts like h*ell. The drizzle is icing things over and quickly. Again, be
    super careful!

  • Elizabeth January 17, 2024 (8:13 am)

    Morning! Traffic was a bit heavy to downtown, but the WS bridge & 99 werent slick as of 8a!

  • helpermonkey January 17, 2024 (8:17 am)

    It is icy out there in spots – everyone be careful! Also, to the white Mercedes sedan going north on 35th with no lights, making the center turn lane your own fast lane of travel – a large middle finger your way. 

  • Amy January 17, 2024 (8:36 am)

    Sidewalks and stairs are slick! 

  • Al King January 17, 2024 (12:11 pm)

    Was walking on  Alki Ave this morning after 7:30. Was hesitant but ended up there was no ice at sea level. Alki Ave seemed clear as commuters were zipping along.

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