10:55 AM: The wind hasn’t entirely ebbed yet, but the official alert expired at 10 am and – at least in our observation – things are calming. Much of what we covered in our morning report has been resolved, so we’re starting fresh here with midday updates:

(Photo sent by Taylor)

TREE TROUBLE: The major roadblocking trees (Delridge Way, Olson Place, Holden) have been cleared by SDOT, as noted in our earlier coverage. But others are still awaiting clearance – like the one in the photo above, in the park near Delridge Community Center, west of the skatepark (thanks to everyone who sent tips and photos). And here’s another downed park tree, with some backstory:

This tree is at Highland Park. The large downed portion is covering half the road on SW Thistle between 11th and 12th.

As seen in the photo, the city knows about it and has already put caution tape around it this morning.

This is a favorite climbing tree of many kids who visit this park.

Seattle Parks also reissued its reminder that forested parks are places to avoid during high wind, and in general, when the wind kicks up, stay out from under trees. … In South Admiral, a texter reports this tree partly blocking at Walnut/Manning:

POWER OUTAGES: Many power outages were triggered by trees – City Light crews have been busy all night and morning – Al sent this photo from 47th/Eddy:

The largest remaining West Seattle outages are 1,600+ customers on the central west side of the peninsula, and almost 500 in Puget Ridge/Pigeon Point/North Delridge (see the darker markers):

We’ll continue adding to this story in the hours ahead – in general, give yourself extra time if you have to go somewhere, because you might encounter a downed-tree detour, or an intersection that’s stop-all-ways because a sign’s down or a signal’s out.

11:43 AM: The North Delridge/Pigeon Point/Puget Ridge outage is down to 215 customers.

12:30 PM: A caller wants to alert you that the California/Charlestown light is out, though everything around it seems to have power.

1:44 PM: A texter says this is where City Light is working to remedy the Seaview/Fairmount Park outage – “tree on power lines at 37th/Raymond”:

SCL has arborists in the trees (no alley access), but it looks like it will be a little while longer.

3:36 PM: Watch for low-hanging wires/cables – they’re not all live wires, but they can be dangerous just the same. One reader texted about one over the road at 55th/Andover.

3:59 PM: Also – beware of at least one flagpole! Our Lady of Guadalupe reports they’ve closed Myrtle between 35th and 34th (usually just closed during school hours) because of possible danger from their flagpole. They offer apologies to the neighbors.

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TREES: Stormy Tuesday morning updates

February 25, 2025 6:00 am

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Good morning – it’s Tuesday, February 25, and strong wind has been pummeling our area all night. Updates below, as they happen.

WEATHER UPDATE

The High Wind Warning alert remains in effect until 10 am. Otherwise, the forecast is for on-and-off rain, high in the low 50s.

POWER OUTAGES

6:08 AM: The Delridge/Thistle tree mentioned below has also just taken out power for 6,100 homes/businesses from Highland Park to White Center to South Park.

7:11 AM: Some if not all of those in the biggest outage say they’re back on.

7:39 AM: New big outage – almost 5,000 customers mostly in western West Seattle – here’s that part of the map:

Update: Per commenters, that outage was resolved around 9:30 am.

EARLIER: The Seattle City Light map shows scattered outages around the peninsula (as well as elsewhere in SCL territory) – the largest is about 500 customers in the Puget Ridge area, and about 200 around Alki Point, plus the 100-customer second Seaview outage noted earlier.

TRAFFIC TROUBLE, INCLUDING TREES

6 AM: The wind has brought down some trees that SDOT crews are dealing with; we’ve just heard a dispatch for a tree blocking Delridge/Thistle, while earlier tonight, one was reported on 35th near Holden. 7:30 UPDATE: SDOT crew on scene; RapidRide H rerouted until this is cleared … 7:55 AM: Now cleared!

ADDED 6:41 AM: And this tree’s blocking Holden about a block west of Delridge, per the texter who sent photo:

8:33 AM: Holden is now clear.

ADDED 7:28 AM: Two more road-blocking trees – one at 31st/Myrtle, this one on 47th between Oregon and Alaska (thanks for the photo):

ADDED 7:43 AM: A tree down on Olson Place at the east end of the Roxbury corridor is blocking eastbound traffic and rerouting Route 60.

Please let us know if you come across any closures – 206-293-6302 text or voice.

SCHOOL CHANGES

Added 6:33 am: The Highline district just south of West Seattle is on a two-hour delay.

Added 7:53 am: Vashon Island School District ~~1 1/2 hours late …~~ Genesee Hill Elementary lost power in the newest outage but is carrying on …

Update, 8:02 am: Vashon Island SD has now decided to CLOSE for today.

Any other changes? 206-293-6302.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

Delridge cameras: Besides 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 trouble 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!

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Winds kick up; first power outage takes out 250+ in Seaview; second outage in that area too

February 24, 2025 6:24 pm

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6:24 PM: Eight hours or so into the High Wind Warning alert, the wind kicked up a short time ago (we heard thunder too!), and West Seattle has its first power outage of note – more than 250 customers in Seaview. People in the area report hearing a “boom” before the power went out. Updates to come …

6:56 PM: This storm seems to be arriving (and departing) in waves, and we’re between waves right now. The photo above is from James Bratsanos, who noticed it just before that intense wave of rain, wind, and thunder. So far the 256-customer Seaview outage is the only one in West Seattle; citywide it’s the second-largest after a 5,300+-customer outage in North Seattle.

7:43 PM: The SCL map shows the Seaview outage has been resolved.

2:36 AM: An area further south in Seaview and beyond has lost power this time:

City Light says this one is affecting 100+ customers. The wind is about the strongest-sounding we’ve heard all night.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Alert upgraded to High Wind Warning

February 24, 2025 11:24 am

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The National Weather Service has upgraded the wind alert for our area to a High Wind Warning, in effect now through 10 am Tuesday. In part, the alert says, “South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph (are) expected.” As always, we appreciate hearing from you about storm effects – power outages, toppled trees – so once you’ve reported to authorities (206-684-3000 for City Light, 206-684-ROAD for SDOT, or 911 if it’s an immediate safety risk), you can text/phone us at 206-293-6302.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Wind alert for Monday pm and Tuesday am

February 23, 2025 3:22 pm

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Keep everything charged and make sure your outdoor items are secured – strong wind may be on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory alert that takes effect at 1 pm Monday and continues until 7 am Tuesday. In part, it projects “south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.”

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WEST SEATTLE SCENES: Sunset spectacle, and what preceded it

February 19, 2025 6:21 pm

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Thanks for the photos! A multi-colored sunset has just finished fading away – Mark Dale sent the view above, and Curry Gibson sent the view below, showing the peach that preceded the pink:

(added) Bob Spears sent a wider view of the peach-color stage:

(added) This is what Jeff Johnson saw:

And just before it all, Marc Milrod caught this rainbow through the mist:

Tomorrow, by the way, marks one month until spring!

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: One easy way to keep birds from being frozen out of water access

February 12, 2025 1:50 pm

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Thanks to Jon Anderson for texting that photo. It’s a reminder that you need to help ensure these subfreezing nights don’t leave birds thirsty. During a previous year’s similar cold snap, local naturalist Ann Anderson gave this advice: “Simply pour hot water into your frozen bird bath. This quickly loosens the ice, making it easy to pop right out. Then refill it with warm water. It’s that easy, and will make a huge difference to cold, thirsty wildlife.” That’s similar to what Jon told us he does: “I break it off every morning and put new water in. This morning a squirrel was standing on the ice.”

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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch

February 12, 2025 6:03 am

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6:03 AM: Good morning – it’s Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

The Cold Weather Advisory is extended until noon tomorrow, with wind chills as low as the teens; the forecast for today is again for cold sunshine, high near 40. Today’s sunrise/sunset – 7:19 am and 5:28 pm.

TRANSIT

Metro buses – Regular schedule.

Water Taxi – Also on a regular schedule today.

Washington State Ferries – Regular service on the Triangle Route, with M/V Issaquah and M/V Cathlamet, plus M/V Salish as the “bonus boat.”

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: View from the sky as another alert kicks in

February 10, 2025 7:50 pm

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WSB contributing photographer Dave Gershgorn got that aerial photo from Arbor Heights, looking north, around sunset tonight – that’s Fauntleroy Park in the foreground, with the Barton Standpipe [map] just past it, at center. The sky, you’ll note, is mostly clear, and a sub-freezing low is predicted tonight, which is why a Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect through 10 am Thursday. The forecast is flake-free until after that.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Trash/recycling/etc. pickup for this week

February 10, 2025 5:19 pm

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(Last Wednesday morning’s snow – photo by Janelle Otterholt)

With delays and cancellations in Seattle Public Utilities customers’ solid-waste-pickup service last week, SPU published this reminder today:

We aren’t quite out of the woods yet with the winter weather this week, so here are a few reminders:

Wednesday customers missed last week may set out twice the amount of garbage, recycling, and compost this week at no extra charge.

Any other customers missed last week should report a missed collection as usual.

As winter weather continues, please be sure to regularly check back in on the At Your Service blog for the latest updates. If your garbage collection was missed and there were no collection delays, please use the Utilities Services website to report a missed collection or call our customer service line 206-684-3000.

Though the update didn’t specifically mention Tuesday customers, SPU spokesperson Brad Wong told WSB last Friday that anyone missed on February 4th could call this morning for a special pickup.

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Cold Weather Advisory’ alert

February 9, 2025 7:37 pm

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No snow expected, but a dangerously frosty wind chill is at the heart of the Cold Weather Advisory alert that the National Weather Service has ordered for our area. It’ll be in effect 6 pm Monday through 10 am Wednesday, with the potential for wind-chill temperatures in the teens to 20s. Forecast says wind will be out of the north/northeast much of that time. (The NWS graphic in this story shows this alert applies to much of Western Washington – light blue on the map.)

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WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: City’s latest plan for trash, recycling, yard/food waste pickup

February 7, 2025 9:03 am

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9:03 AM: After delays and cancellations throughout the week, here’s where Seattle Public Utilities says things stand as of today, and looking toward next week:

Contractors for SPU Resume Collection for All Customers for Friday, February 7, 2025

(Friday, February 7) — As a reminder, due to winter weather, there is a shift for which all customers are serviced today.

Thursday customers should have carts out today. And regular Friday customers will set carts out for collection by 7 a.m. on Saturday. Transfer Stations are open today.

If your materials are not picked up by the end of the following day, please put them out on your next regularly scheduled pickup day. Customers missed this week (Wednesday customers) will be allowed to set out twice their normal amount of garbage, recycling, and yard waste at no additional charge, on their next scheduled collection day.

7:10 PM: After commenters asked about some who were missed on Tuesday, we took the question to SPU’s Brad Wong, who responded:

Thanks, again, for letting us know that some customers in West Seattle did not have their garbage or food waste picked up on Tuesday, February 4.

These individuals can call an SPU customer service representative at 206-684-3000 on Monday, February 10 by 10 a.m. to request a special pick up at the curb of these items on that Monday. There will be no charge for this pickup.

SPU asks customers to report a missed pickup within two business days of their service day. However, we understand that this week’s snow and winter weather disrupted the daily schedules of residents.

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WEST SEATTLE SNOW: Thursday school changes, plus weather, transit, trash, library, other info

February 6, 2025 5:53 am

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(“Live” SDOT camera looking east at 35th/Roxbury)

(Most-recent update 9:41 am, Parks changes, Center for Active Living closure) Welcome to Thursday, February 6! Some snow’s on the ground again this morning, so that’s brought school changes, and we start our morning report with those:

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Remote learning again today, but on a regular schedule:

Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, all Seattle Public Schools will be in remote instruction today. Buildings will be closed, and there will be no in-person instruction. Remote instruction will operate on a regular school schedule. Families should expect instructions from your student’s school. Please ensure their SPS electronic device is prepped and ready for learning. Morning and afternoon activities are canceled, as well as all athletic events.

WESTSIDE SCHOOL: 2-hour late start, doors open 10:15 am, classes start 10;30 am, no morning bus service.

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: 10 am start.

HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL: 2-hour late start.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: 10:30 am start.

HOLY ROSARY: 2-hour late start, doors open 10:15 am.

HOLY FAMILY: 2-hour late start, doors open 9:50 am.

SUMMIT ATLAS: 2-hour late start – doors open 10:20 am, classes start 10:30 am.

(updated 7:57 am) TILDEN SCHOOL: Change in plan – closed today.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: Late start again today – 10 am.

HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 2-hour late start.

VASHON ISLAND SD: 1.5-hour late start.

KENNEDY CATHOLIC HS: 2-hour late start – classes start 10 am.

Please text/call 206-293-6302 with any other school changes – we’ll keep adding.

Also this morning:

WEATHER INFO

The Winter Weather Advisory, with the possibility of more snow, continues until 10 am today … The Cold Weather Advisory alert, for nighttime temperatures possibly into the low 20s, will be in effect 10 pm tonight until 10 am Friday.

TRANSIT INFO

Metro – Check metrowinter.com for changes in our area – as of 6 am, no major routing changes here. …. (Updated 6:54 am) Route 50 is routed off SW Genesee/Delridge because of “road conditions,” so if that’s your bus, check for alerts.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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.

ALSO OF NOTE

-SDOT’s winter-response map

(updated 7:08 am) -SPU’s solid-waste pickups are CANCELED today – here’s the latest info

(updated 7:08 am) –Seattle Public Library branches are opening late – details here

(added 9:41 am) -Seattle Parks changes, mostly late starts – details here

(added 9:41 am) –Center for Active Living closed, Jazz Night canceled

Any other weather-related info? Text/voice 206-293-6302, or if not urgent, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!

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WEST SEATTLE SNOW: Afternoon updates, with two weather alerts

February 5, 2025 1:12 pm

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(Photo by Marina Clough)

1:12 PM: Another serious snow shower! So we’re launching afternoon coverage. Here’s a snowman WSB’s Aspen Anderson found in Lincoln Park before the second round of snow:

The sun was out for a bit this morning – Chris Frankovich sent this photo:

The Winter Weather Advisory alert remains in effect until 10 am Thursday. And now we have a second National Weather Service alert – a Cold Weather Advisory that’ll be in effect 10 pm Thursday to 10 am Friday, saying temperatures could drop into the teens.

2:31 PM: The sun’s making an appearance right now, and what fell most recently is melting.

5:48 PM: Now a serious hail/graupel/ice shower is moving through – very loudly.

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WEST SEATTLE SNOW: Library, pool, park changes/closures

February 5, 2025 9:28 am

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(Lincoln Park path – WSB photo by Aspen Anderson)

Also in from the city, changes in Seattle Public Library and Seattle Parks facilities because of the snow:

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Delayed opening:

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, given the present accumulation of snow and ice in Seattle, all branch locations of The Seattle Public Library will open on a 2-hour delay. The Central Library will maintain normal open hours. All Bookmobile stops have been canceled for the day.

Branch locations will be scheduled to open from noon to 6 p.m. or noon to 8 p.m. The Central Library will open with regular hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. View our schedule at www.spl.org/Hours. We may experience other impacts to our schedule, so please check this page again before planning a visit to one of our locations.

SEATTLE PARKS: Various changes to facility operations; most notably for West Seattle, the golf course is closed, and Southwest Pool is on a delayed schedule. Full systemwide info is here.

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WEST SEATTLE SNOW: SPU cancels today’s trash, recycling, yard/food waste pickups; rest of week delayed

February 5, 2025 9:05 am

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Here’s the official announcement of today’s cancellation, plus delays for the rest of the week, from Seattle Public Utilities:

Due to winter weather conditions, there will be no residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025. SPU’s North and South transfer stations will open at 10 a.m. today.

Weather and road conditions permitting, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste service will resume Thursday, February 6, on a revised schedule — with customers scheduled for pickup today, Wednesday, February 5, collected tomorrow. All remaining residential services will be delayed one day this week. For example, if your regular collection day is Friday, your garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste will be collected on Saturday this week. Customers should be sure to have their containers out by 7 a.m. to ensure collection.

If your materials are not picked up by the end of the following day, please put them out on your next regularly scheduled pickup day. Customers missed this week will be allowed to set out twice their normal amount of garbage, recycling, and yard waste at no additional charge, on their next scheduled collection day.

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WEST SEATTLE SNOW: School closures/changes for Wednesday, plus weather and traffic/transit info

February 5, 2025 4:56 am

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(“Live” SDOT camera image near Louisa Boren STEM K-8)

After some snowfall these past few hours, we’ve got news of school changes for today (Wednesday, February 5), and are updating as we get more:

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Remote instruction today, 2-hour late start. Here’s the full announcement for SPS:

Due to snow and hazardous road conditions, all schools will be in remote instruction today, Feb. 5, with a two-hour delay. Buildings will be closed, and there will be no in-person instruction. This includes preschool and Head Start. (PreK and Head Start will not have remote learning). Schools will end at the standard early release time. Families should expect instructions from your student’s school. Please ensure their SPS electronic device is prepped and ready for learning. Morning and afternoon activities are canceled, as well as all athletic events.

(updated 6:08 am) VASHON ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT: Plan changed – closed today.

(added 5:26 am) HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: All schools closed today.

(added 5:39 am) SUMMIT ATLAS: Closed today.

(added 6:23 am) HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Plan changed – closed today.

(added 5:43 am) TILDEN SCHOOL: Closed today.

(updated 8:05 am) SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: Plan changed – closed today.

(added 5:48 am) HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL: Closed today.

(added 5:58 am) HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Closed today.

(added 5:58 am) KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Closed today.

(added 5:58 am) EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Closed today.

(added 6:10 am) OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Closed today, no EDC/ELC.

(added 6:11 am) WESTSIDE SCHOOL: Closed today.

(added 8:05 am) BRIDGE SCHOOL COOPERATIVE ELEMENTARY: Closed today; community meeting canceled.

School changes can be texted/called to us at 206-293-6302.

Other snow-related updates:

WEATHER INFO

Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 10 am Thursday. Up to two inches of snow; temperatures in the 30s.

TRANSIT INFO

Metro – Check metrowinter.com for changes in our area; all buses in East King County zone are now on snow routing.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:

Spokane Street Viaduct – This view usually looks westward, with eastbound lanes at left and westbound lanes at right:

Low Bridge – Looking west:

1st Avenue South Bridge:

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.

ALSO OF NOTE: SDOT’s winter-response map

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