Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts

WeatherWatcher: Snow Day scenes, More on the way

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Interurban Trail at Echo Lake Park, February 4, 2019.
Photo by Carl Dinse

A snow day for most on Monday, with 4 to nearly 5 inches on the ground throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Our high temperature of 30°F was at midnight and the temperature just kept dropping from there. The storm picked up and added a couple more inches of snow on top of Sunday's snow and graupel overnight into Monday morning. Our daytime high temperature at about 2:15pm was 26-27°F.

North-northwest winds got pretty gusty too, bringing down some trees and tree limbs, knocking out power to thousands in the area. We had gusts at the Richmond Beach station of about 29 mph before it lost power, and again after power was restored a couple hours later.

Fallen tree on power lines, Wallingford Ave N at N 197th Pl
Photo by Carl Dinse

This was the scene on Wallingford just south of N 200th St. The tree was knocked over pointing south. We may have had a few good wind storms this winter but all have been south winds. We haven't had a "pruning" of trees with winds from the north until Monday. North winds combined with moderate snow accumulation on the trees resulted in the widespread power outages.

10th Ave NE looking south by North City Park, February 4, 2019.
Photo by Carl Dinse

We've have some really cold air in place now. Our low temperatures dropped into the teens Tuesday morning. Richmond Beach reported a low of 19°F, while inland the Northridge station reported a low of 17°F. Other areas further from water and north where heavier snow fell saw low temperatures in the lower teens. Our high temperature on Tuesday was 30°F, and 31.7°F in Richmond Beach, just enough for sunny spots to have a little melt off.

Here's our daily high and low temperatures, graphed compared to the average at the Northridge station:


Forecast: More snow is on the way. In fact there isn't a real end to this cold arctic weather even in the 10 or 15 day forecasts.

It's probably a good idea to be prepared to deal with this stuff for a couple of weeks at least. I haven't seen a forecast or weather pattern like this since December 2008 (also known as snowmageddon). Some of you who have been here long enough may remember the infamous metro bus hanging over I-5 in Seattle.

Here's what I can tell you right now, there's uncertainty as always when it comes to forecasting snow timing and snowfall amounts here.

We have a storm coming in Friday evening. It is anticipated that snow will probably start falling around the 5-6pm time frame. This snow is expected to continue through Saturday afternoon. Total accumulations from this next storm are very uncertain, but ranges have been between 4 inches and 14 inches or so. None of the models have suggested anything less than 4 inches. Some have suggested up to 20 inches but I think that is unlikely at this time.

After Saturday's storm, we are looking at a chance of snow showers Sunday and Monday morning. Another storm approaches the area Monday evening for another round of accumulating snow, then a break Tuesday. Hints of even yet another snow event follow on next Wednesday.

I'm not going to try to give accumulation forecasts for the following storms until we get through the Friday/Saturday storm. As always keep checking back here for updates, I will provide them as new information becomes available.


For current conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Shoreline Schools on 2 hour delay Tuesday

Monday, February 4, 2019

Echo Lake
Photo by Gregg Haughian
From Shoreline Public Schools

Due to Monday’s snow and forecasted freezing temperatures, all schools except for Cascade K-8 and Home Education Exchange will be running on a two-hour delay Tuesday, February 5.

Cascade K-8 and Home Education Exchange will be closed for the day to assess the snow’s impact on construction infrastructure at the Aldercrest Campus. All other schools will run on a two-hour delay.

Road conditions will be reassessed early Tuesday morning. If a closure is required, an additional announcement will be made by 6:00am. If you are not receiving the alerts from the school district, check the webpage

A two-hour delay means:
  • All zero period secondary classes will be canceled.
  • K-12 and Head Start classes will begin 2 HOURS LATE.
  • AM Early Childhood Program, STEP Preschool, and out-of-district transportation will be CANCELED.
  • PM Early Childhood will begin at REGULAR TIMES.

Shoreline Children’s Center and Extended Day sites will open 2 hours late, at 8:30am instead of 6:30am. Preschool classrooms scheduled to begin at 8:45am, 9:00am or 1:00pm will start at normal times.



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Drive carefully in Lake Forest Park

Officer Zelenock’s first day on the job
Photo courtesy City of LFP
From LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton

The past 24 hours has been tough on our roads. 

Thanks to those who stayed home today, we had very few issues. 

Reminder that the forecast calls for clearing, but cold temperatures. It doesn’t appear that the temps will get above freezing until Tuesday afternoon. 

If you decide to venture out Tuesday morning, the roads will likely be very slick. 

Our public works department will be out around the clock treating the main roads and neighborhoods as they can.

We have some tips on our website for this time of year, check them out: Snow removal in Lake Forest Park.



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Only 12 customers without power

Power outages 10:24 pm 2-4-19

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are down to one power outage with 12 customers. City Light estimates power will be restored by midnight.

Photo by Callie Hynek
This is on 8th NW and NW 203rd, where a tree came down, hit the lines and blew out the transformer.

Those always take longer to get back online. They have to turn off the power, get crews out to remove the tree, then repair the lines. It very often involves bringing in a new utility pole.

Transformers are very dramatic when they blow. The explosion sounds like a bomb has been dropped.

Very often there will be flames from the top of the transformer.

If you don't know what it is - and even if you do - it can definitely raise your heart rate.






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Complaining: What gets plowed and what doesn't

Priorities: #1 black, #2 purple, #3 red, #4 yellow
By Diane Hettrick

Many questions today on social media about what roads were and were not plowed in Shoreline.
Here's the map with the City's planned response and the page with the storm response information.

A reader commented that he drove from Everett to Shoreline today. "Everywhere I drove between Everett and Shoreline was compact snow and ice. Even the freeway. Shoreline surface streets however were clear in most spots, especially intersections."

If you live on a neighborhood street, you get to wait until the snow melts or risk getting stuck in a snowdrift half a block from your house.

I am seriously missing CleanScapes. They were the garbage utility for Shoreline before they merged with Recology. During the last major snow event, years ago, CleanScapes put snow plows on the front of their collection trucks and plowed the streets as they went about their routes.

The street was clear in my small neighborhood the day after the snowstorm.

I called Recology / Cleanscapes today and they didn't even know what I was talking about.

It's hard to explain that you can't get to a meeting (or to work) when the only street still snowed in is the one in front of your house!



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N 175th closed between Meridian and Midvale

From the City of Shoreline
Post Date: 02/04/2019 10:12 am

Due to snow and ice, road conditions are treacherous. If you can stay home, please do.

N 175th Street between Meridian and Midvale Ave. N is CLOSED.

The City has also posted road closure signs on some of our known danger spots. You can see where on the Snow Event Road Closure Map.

Learn more about the City's response during a snow event.




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Snow brings the area to a standstill - what's open and closed

Snowed in
Photo by Victoria Gilleland
City of Shoreline - open for business 


Shoreline Pool - CLOSED (The Pool will NOT open at 10:00am as previously announced, but will be closed all day today.)

Spartan Recreation Center - open now but closes at 5:00pm, but all classes are CANCELED.
  • Drop-in activities OPEN until 5:00 p.m.
  • Indoor Playground OPEN
  • Hours may change depending on conditions. 
  • Police and fire everywhere are on the job.
  • Shoreline Schools are closed. All meetings, field trips and after-school activities will be canceled for the day.
  • Shoreline Community College is closed.
If your shopping area or grocery store is in a power outage area, don't plan on their being open. Call first. I have known stores to remain open during power outages.

  • Recology / Cleanscapes will not be collecting in Shoreline Monday, February 4, 2019. Monday customers should put out their garbage, recycling, yard waste (if it's your week) next Monday and it will be picked up for free.

Sadly, Recology will not be helping to plow the streets the way that Cleanscapes did the last time we had an extended snow event.

  • Republic Services will not be picking up in Lake Forest Park on Monday, February 4, 2019 but will collect doubles at no extra charge next Monday 2-11-19.
  • Lake Forest Park City Hall is closed.
  • LFP City Council COW is cancelled for this evening.
  • Richmond Highlands Recreation Center is closed.
  • Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is closed.
  • Humble Feast dinner at Patty Pan is cancelled
Flights are being cancelled at SeaTac

All KCLS libraries are closed today due to weather but you can access our digital collections 24/7! Download eBooks and audiobooks on Overdrive, stream a movie on Kanopy, read a magazine on RBDigital, listen to music on hoopla, and so much more. http://kcls.org/downloads

Voter registration: Today was the deadline for in-person voter registration but because elections offices are closed, potential voters can register online or by phone. elections@kingcounty.gov or 206-296-1565.

Shoreline City Council - waiting to hear if the city council meeting will be held this evening.

Shoreline District Court is closed.



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Shoreline Community College on 3 hour delay Monday

Sunday, February 3, 2019


Classes at Shoreline Community College will be on a 3 hour delay Monday, February 4, 2019 due to snow.

Classes prior to 11am are cancelled. Campus buildings open at 10:30am (staff report at 10:30am)



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North Cascades Highway closed due to avalanche

Sunday, February 25, 2018


Both directions of State Route 20/North Cascades Highway east of Newhalem in Whatcom County are closed due to an avalanche that blocked the highway near milepost 122.5 at 10:30am, Sunday, February 25.

The snow slide is estimated to be about 300 feet wide and 25 - 30 feet high. The closure is approximately 11 miles west of the seasonal closure point for the highway.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will reassess the slide area on Monday morning, February 26. There is currently no estimate for when the roadway will reopen to travelers. WSDOT is working with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service as part of a unified command to handle the situation. There are approximately 55 to 60 people behind the slide area, all of whom have access to food and housing.




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Photo: Winter morning light

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Photo by Janet Way

Snow was left in random places today - part of a roof, edges of flower beds, scrunched up by curbs - and in many places, particularly in the morning, on delicate branches.

There was a possibility of another weather system on Friday. Right on cue, the snowflakes started falling at 4pm - but they were light and danced around in the air. Most didn't reach the ground and after 45 minutes, they stopped.

It was cold enough but we stayed in the shadow of the Olympic mountains.

We'll see what tomorrow brings.

DKH



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Photos: Snow day

Friday, February 23, 2018

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Cold weather prevailed and snow put a light cover over the area during the early hours Thursday. It was still cold in the morning and traffic was slow.

More cold weather and snow is predicted (see WeatherWatcher), but spring shoots are still growing.

Photo by Jan Hansen
And Wednesday was beautiful, clear, and sunny (if a little chilly!)




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Photo: Snow on Palm tree

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Photo by Dan Short

A bit unusual in this land of Douglas fir, cedar, and pine to see a palm tree, let alone one covered in snow.

However, palms seem to do well in Shoreline. There's an entire row of palms that Harley O'Neil put in front of Spin Alley on Richmond Beach Road and they are thriving.

This palm is in the Briarcrest neighborhood, where Dan Short photographed it on Christmas day.

DKH


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Snowman in Northcrest Park

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Surprising, but the snow was good for snowball fights and snowmen. This fine specimen was at Northcrest Park, 827 NE 170th St, Shoreline 98155.



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Photo: Froghat

Art and photo by Shirley Sidell

This one is screaming for a clever caption but my brains are tired. Feel free to volunteer your own.

The art and the photograph are by Shirley Sidell.

DKH



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Snow: Christmas postcard from Paramount Open Space

Photo by Janet Way

Trees in Paramount Open Space, 946 NE 147th St, Shoreline 98155.



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Snow in Richmond Beach

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Shoreline was covered with snow on Christmas Eve. The Pridemore home on 21st Ave NW was looking especially cheerful during this rare occurrence.



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Snowbathing beauties

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Maybe she lives in a quirky neighborhood, but SeaPop often manages to find the whimsy in Shoreline.

She photographed this scene on 9th NE near NE 160th.


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Snow in South Woods

Photo by Dan Short

South Woods, on NE 25th by Shorecrest High School, is another park in Shoreline which has been left wild, with walking paths added.


Photo by Dan Short

It's always a beautiful park, but it was particularly beautiful in the snow on Christmas Day.



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Snow: the pitter patter of little feet

Photo by Frank Kleyn


A family of raccoons left a set of straight tracks as they crossed NW 191st in Richmond Beach on Christmas morning.



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Snow: Walking in Paramount Open Space

Photo by Janet Way

Paramount Open Space is a wild and beautiful natural wood in the middle of Shoreline. Walking trails circle the space.

Photo by Janet Way

The snow smoothed the trail, tamed the undergrowth, and limned every branch.



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