WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Rain returns, maybe icy

Thanks to the texter who sent that photo of icy Seola Pond, perhaps one of the last such scenes we’ll see until and unless extra-cold weather returns. Tonight, rain is back, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 am because it might be icy for a while before changing to just plain rain.

(Photo by Gill Loring – Seattle Public Utilities crew on 21st SW just south of SW 98th today)

Emergency crews were still busy throughout the day dealing with pipe problems (such as the trouble that had Madison Middle School in online learning today, though in-person classes are expected to resume tomorrow). This afternoon’s high was 36, this morning’s low 26 (both 12 degrees cooler than what the National Weather Service describes as “normal.” Tomorrow’s forecast says we might reach the low 40s and are expected to stay above freezing overnight!

6 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Rain returns, maybe icy"

  • SafetyFirst January 16, 2024 (9:08 pm)

    Do not drive in this during your morning commute tomorrow unless working from home is not an option. Be safe! Be smart!

    • Rhonda January 16, 2024 (10:13 pm)

      Depends. It may be above 32° by the morning commute…..or maybe not. It’s all dependent on how fast the warmer rain heats the pavement.

  • Kristina January 17, 2024 (5:48 am)

    I work in the Bellevue School District and school is canceled today due to ice. Today is our early release day and I think they would’ve done a two hour late start if it wasn’t an early release. No ice at my West Seattle home location.

  • Slider January 17, 2024 (5:54 am)

    Does anyone know current road conditions? I’ve? I can’t find updates about west seattle or seattle. My own path is a sheet of ice fairmount school area.

    • WSB January 17, 2024 (6:06 am)

      Hi, we just published the daily roundup after checking around. The reports of road trouble are all from outside the city but things are likely slick since the temp is still hovering around freezing.

    • JH January 17, 2024 (6:17 am)

      Very icy in Sunrise Heights (near Walt Hundley) too. I’ll be giving it time to warm up before walking the dog. 

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