West Seattle, Washington
18 Wednesday
strong>6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, January 5, 2026, back to school and back to the post-holiday routines.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast predicts sunshine today, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am; sunset at 4:32 pm. (Last day before the sunrise starts getting earlier!)
(Sunday sunset at Constellation Park, photographed by Susan Romanenghi)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on a two-boat schedule until at least tomorrow. Check WSF’s alerts page for any last-minute changes.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
Thanks to the texter who sent that dashcam video along with an alert about the lane closure it shows, at “the curve” that’s been the location of more than a few crashes, toward the southwest end of the westbound West Seattle Bridge. We’re not finding an official traffic alert about it, but given the presence of at least one Seattle City Light truck, it could be work related to the crash the other night that brought down a pole at the pullout (we’ll check with SCL in the morning). In the meantime, if you’ll be headed that way, or know someone who will, caution is advised.
Thanks to Collin for the photo and this report from the east end of the Roxbury corridor: “Olson Place and Cambridge, 1-car accident blocking 1 lane going up the hill. No injuries but will need a tow truck.”
7:35 AM: The Triangle Route is down to two boats because of trouble with the #1 vessel, Kittitas. The WSF alerts page has updates.
Earlier:
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, January 2, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast predicts clouds, probably more rain, high in the upper 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am; sunset at 4:29 pm. (Just a little over three weeks until the sun stops setting before 5 pm!)
SCHOOL’S OUT
Last weekday of winter break.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is on the regular three-boat schedule. Check WSF’s alerts page for any last-minute changes.
Metro buses – They’re back to the regular weekday schedule and routes today.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
11:36 AM: If you’re heading east toward the east end of the Roxbury corridor, note that emergency responders are headed for what’s reported as a “rollover” on the county (eastbound) side of SW Roxbury at 5th SW [map].
11:41 AM: Thanks to Lisa for texting the photo, stuck in traffic at the scene. She reports a bystander said everyone’s OK.
12:49 PM: Thanks to another texter for sending the wider view above. We have less over-the-air info on this since it’s being handled by the King County Sheriff’s Office rather than SPD, but we did catch that a tow truck was on scene as of about half an hour ago, cleaning up debris and a fluid spill as well as handling the flipped car.
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
As noted a few hours ago, a Dense Fog Advisory alert is in effect until 10 am. After that – the forecast says it’ll be partly sunny, high in the mid-40s, cloudy tonight but no rain expected before Thursday pm. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for a few more days); sunset at 4:27 pm.
SCHOOL’S STILL OUT
Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).
TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free all day today, New Year’s Eve.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page. A weekend schedule is planned for New Year’s Day.
Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; Metro is now fare-free until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Day)..
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
An alert from WSDOT:
tate Route 99 lanes and on- and off-ramps near the downtown Seattle tunnel will see four nights of closures beginning Monday, Jan. 5, for landscaping and maintenance.
People traveling through the area between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly should expect:
Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 6: The 6th Avenue north on-ramp to southbound SR 99 and the left lane of the northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Alaskan Way/Dearborn Street (milepost 30) will close.
Wednesday, Jan. 7: The two left lanes of the southbound SR 99 near Harrison Street (milepost 33) will close.
Thursday, Jan. 8: The left lane of the northbound SR 99 near Harrison Street (milepost 33) will close.
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will use the nightly lane closures to remove vegetation to prepare for later replanting.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, December 30, 2025, New Year’s Eve-Eve.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says it’ll be mostly cloudy, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for another week); sunset at 4:26 pm.
(Monday sunset, photographed by Bob Burns)
SCHOOL’S STILL OUT
Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).
TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free on New Year’s Eve (all day Wednesday).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page. A weekend schedule is planned for New Year’s Day.
Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; they’ll be fare-free from 3 am Wednesday until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Eve/Day)..
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, December 29, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says we’ll see some sunshine, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:57 am (as late as it gets, and it’s staying there for another week); sunset at 4:26 pm.
SCHOOL’S STILL OUT
Winter break continues for a second week (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).
TRANSIT TODAY & BEYOND
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service resumes, fall/winter schedule. The Water Taxi will NOT run on New Year’s Day, but will run fare-free on New Year’s Eve (all day Wednesday).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back and is now on the winter schedule, per WSF’s alerts page.
Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area; they’ll be fare-free from 3 am Wednesday until 3 am Thursday (New Year’s Eve/Day)..
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
10:06 PM: Police are arriving at the scene of a two-vehicle crash reported at California/Dakota, with at least two people hurt.
11:06 PM: Police have just reopened the street. We went to the scene after a report that one vehicle had ended up on the lawn of a church – First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (WSB sponsor) – is on the southwest corner – but all we could see was one vehicle on the sidewalk. We’re following up with SFD regarding the people who were hurt.
ADDED 9:45 AM MONDAY: SFD responded:
There were four patients, and all were in stable condition:
14-year-old-male, not transported to the hospital
15-year-old-female, not transported to the hospital
16-year-old-female, transported by AMR to HMC
17-year-old-male, transported by AMR to HMC
(AMR is the private ambulance service, usually indicates a less-serious injury/illness than would require transport by an SFD medic unit.)
11:21 AM: A reader citing family involvement says the boy listed as 14 is actually 15 and the girl listed as 15 is 16.
11:59 PM: Police were checking out simultaneously dispatched reports of crashes at Fauntleroy/39th and Fauntleroy/Avalon. First they reported the two were likely related; now they’ve told dispatch that a pole is down at Fauntleroy/Avalon and the signal lights are out. (No outage on the City Light map, though.) Meantime, radio exchanges also indicate a driver is being investigated for suspected DUI in the midst of all this. Avoid the area.
1:22 AM: Tried to get close enough to see the pole, but couldn’t. We can report, however, that traffic is getting through the area, and the only light affected is where Avalon and Fauntleroy meet – 35th/Avalon/bridge signals are working. If the pole in question has to be repaired/replaced, you may see city crews there later, though.
9:42 PM: SPD, SFD, and KCSO are all at the scene of what’s described as a “high-speed crash” blocking Olson Place near Arrowhead Gardens. At least two people are reported to be hurt, with possible serious injuries involved, according to what responders have told dispatch; the crash was described as a pickup truck driver hitting either a tree or pole. Westbound traffic is being diverted onto Myers Way.
9:59 PM: They’re calling for a tow truck and for an SDOT cleanup crew because of a “fluid spill” estimated at up to 200 feet long.
10:55 PM: An officer at the scene just told dispatch that the road will reopen as soon as SDOT picks up its cones. At least one person was taken to the hospital; we’ll follow up with SFD on the victims.
ADDED SUNDAY NIGHT: A short summary from police:
At 2125 hours, 911 received reports of a driver was driving faster than the speed limit at the 9200 block of Olson PL SW. The driver struck a tree and rail, causing back injury to the passenger. The driver was arrested for DUI, and the passenger was transported to HMC with non-life-threatening injuries. Olson PL SW was shut down for an hour and a half due to fluid spill. The incident was screened with TCIS, and they will do a follow up for possible further charges.
Also, we asked SFD about injuries; they tell us two teenage boys, one 17 and one 16, were taken to Harborview via private ambulance, both in stable condition at the time. We’ll have to follow up with police regarding whether one was the driver or both were passengers.
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, December 26, 2025, and as a lone weekday between a holiday and a weekend, this should be a bit quieter.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast says more rain is expected, west wind in the morning, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:23 pm.
SCHOOL’S STILL OUT
Winter break continues (most if not all schools reopen Monday, January 5).
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service resumes, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route has its third boat back; the winter schedule starts Sunday, per WSF’s alerts page.
Metro buses – They’re back on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already at the scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
9:40 AM: The wind alert has been downsized to a Wind Advisory, with gusts possible to 45 mph.
10 AM NOTE: Marina mentioned in a comment that there was another crash toward the southwest end of the westbound bridge, in the “welcome” area. Two vehicles, no serious injury. According to police radio, this has just been cleared.
Earlier:
6:09 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Christmas Eve.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
A High Wind Warning alert is in effect 10 am-7 pm, with gusts of up to 60 mph possible. Also, the forecast predicts more rain, high around 50. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:22 pm.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Winter break continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. No service on Thursday (Christmas Day).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route gets its third boat back today, resuming “the regular three-boat schedule with the Sealth as the #3 vessel,” per WSF’s alerts page.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area. On Thursday, they’ll be on the Sunday schedule.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
6:02 AM: Good morning! It’s Tuesday, December 23, 2025, second full day of winter.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast predicts a mostly dry, cloudy day, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:55 am; sunset at 4:21 pm.
SCHOOL’S OUT
Winter break continues.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. No service on Thursday (Christmas Day).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is getting its third boat back, WSF has announced:
After successful vessel repairs, we’re returning to three-boat service on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route.
Tuesday, Dec. 23: The route will be on the two-boat schedule. Starting in the afternoon, the Sealth will run as the third, unscheduled vessel.
Wednesday, Dec. 24: The route will be back on the regular three-boat schedule with the Sealth as the #3 vessel.
We know the past few weeks on two-boat service have been challenging. Thank you for your patience during this service disruption as we repaired vessels.
This is from WSF’s alerts page.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area. On Thursday, they’ll be on the Sunday schedule.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
(Added: SDOT image)
1:52 PM: Thanks for the tip. Avoid 35th north of Fauntleroy for a while – a crash is blocking, No serious injuries, so no SFD dispatch, but SPD is there.
2:52 PM: SDOT says the scene has cleared.
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Monday, December 22, 2025, first full day of winter.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast suggests a morning break in the rain, still soggy otherwise, high in the upper 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:55 am; sunset at 4:21 pm. (Though the days are now getting longer, sunrise hasn’t hit its latest point yet – on Saturday it will be at 7:57 am, and there it will stay until moving back starting January 6.)
SCHOOL’S OUT
It’s winter break.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule. No service on Thursday (Christmas Day).
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route is still on two boats, and will be on a weekend schedule Thursday, according to WSF’s alerts page. When you’re waiting to get onboard, Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area. On Thursday, they’ll be on the Sunday schedule.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
7:01 PM: Reported by a reader:
#1: Truck with ~30 ft long boat on trailer is turned around wrong way but stationary on the West Seattle Eastbound to the right side of the shoulder at the WA99 exit. Emergency vehicles signaling to move around.
# 2: White Jeep off-road (at least the passenger side airbag went off) right after Admiral off-ramp from West Seattle Bridge Westbound. While emergency crews are onsite, the accident has closed the right lane, making a dangerous exit off of the West Seattle Bridge at Admiral.
So far, emergency-radio exchanges indicate neither resulted in a serious injury.
(SDOT image via X.com)
9:54 PM: Police are still having trouble getting an appropriate tow rig for incident #1, according to radio discussion between officers and dispatch.
10:47 PM: Officers just told dispatch they’re closing the eastbound bridge ramp to 99 “for a bit” to “get this boat out of here” – after four hours.
11:09 PM: Now they’re going to have to shut down the eastbound bridge in its entirety.
5:35 PM: Thanks to the texter who sent photos from a crash at 59th SW and SW Admiral, reporting that it’s blocking the eastbound side. SPD and SFD responded; one possible injury was reported, but not described as serious. They’re awaiting tows.
6:01 PM: Officers just told dispatch “the roadway is back open.”
6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Friday, December 19, 2025, last day of school before winter break (dismissal is one hour early for Seattle Public Schools).
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for a chance of showers, breezy, high in mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:53 am; sunset at 4:19 pm.
(added) TREE TROUBLE
A texter says a tree that fell across 48th SW atop the hill to/from Lowman Beach has not yet been cleared. (photo added)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route will continue on two boats until further notice. Check WSF’s alerts page for changes; Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
6:00 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, December 18, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for more rain, breezy, high in the low 50s. Sunrise will be at 7:53 am; sunset at 4:19 pm.
STADIUM ZONE
The Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams for Thursday-night football, 5:15 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Extra night runs tonight because of that football game. Otherwise, regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route will continue on two boats until further notice. Check WSF’s alerts page for changes; Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS (note that some SDOT cams are having trouble as of 6 am)
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET, WITH WIND ALERT
The National Weather Service wind alert for our area continues until 10 am:
*Wind Advisory says 20-30 mph southwest wind, gusting to 40 mph, is still possible until mid-morning..
The forecast otherwise is for a chance of rain and snow, high in the 40s.
Sunrise will be at 7:52 am; sunset at 4:18 pm.
TRANSIT TODAY, WITH FERRY ALERT
Washington State Ferries – UPDATE: Southworth has reopened, as noted in a comment. Meantime, the Triangle Route will continue on two boats until further notice. WSF’s alerts page has the details; Vessel Watch will show you which boat is where.
Metro buses – They’re on the regular weekday schedule and routes in our area, although the flooding elsewhere in King County has had some effects.
West Seattle Water Taxi – regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the view looking west. Also note, maritime-opening info is again available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
Thanks to SeanO for the pic and update – the tree that’s been blocking SW Hanford near 39th SW since last night is almost cleared away.
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