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

Neighbors help get mail van out of ditch Sunday

Monday, February 15, 2021

 
Photo by Deirdre Collins

Deirdre Collins snapped this Sunday afternoon just up 1st Ave NE from Shoreline Pool. About twelve neighbors were figuring out how to help this mailman get out of a ditch.

We are choosing to assume that they were successful.


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Bar fight

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

By Wayne Pridemore

It was a busy morning at the juice bar. Generally good behavior was on display but there was also other behavior that is not acceptable.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Any patrons involved in a bar fight will be banished permanently from the premises.
--The management



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City of Shoreline: Help clear storm drains and watch for heavy snow on branches

Snow weighted branches bend low to the ground
Photo by Diane Hettrick

From the City of Shoreline

Snow Removal

Shoreline crews have been working 12-hour shifts plowing primary routes as snow has continued to fall. As snow transitions to rain, they will finish clearing primary and secondary routes and begin to move into neighborhoods. Plowing heavy, wet snow takes time. We appreciate everyone's patience as crews continue to clear roads.

Please continue to stay off the roads, if you can, to give crews a chance to clear them.
For more information: Snow and Ice Control Plan.

Storm drains and localized flooding

As temperatures increase and we transition from snow to rain, street drains and culverts can plug as chunks of snow and slush move towards the drainage inlets. 

If this occurs there may be localized flooding as the water ponds or bypasses plugged drains. City maintenance crews will be clearing drainage inlets and culverts but may not be able to catch them all in advance of a problem. 

You can help prevent problems in your area - if you see snow plugging a drain or culvert consider clearing it and putting the snow uphill of the drain where it can melt without causing problems.

Locate storm drains near your house

A similar situation can arise on roofs with snow that may plug roof drains or scuppers as it melts. If possible, monitor your roof and maintain the roof drains. Some structures, such as out buildings and carports, are at a higher risk of collapse under wet snow, so please use caution.

Heavy snow on tree branches

Heavy, wet snow can increase the potential for downed limbs and power outages. DO NOT try to clear branches from lines or go near any downed power lines. Call Seattle City Light at 206-684-3000 or 206- 684-7400 to report downed lines or call 911 to address any situation where a downed line might cause a dangerous situation.

What to do when the power goes out




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A less strenuous way to enjoy a snow day

 



Photo by Margaret Sullivan

Here's one way to enjoy a snow day. This couple was was enjoying a hot drink and a blazing fire at the corner of N 167th and Ashworth.




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Getting around in the snow

 

Photo by Janet Way

Sledding, skiing, snowshoeing - snow offers new ways of getting around.
Skiers at Paramount Park Open Space.

Photo by Margaret Sullivan

These skiers were at N 167th and Ashworth.





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See that ice on my tail, photog?

A round ball of a bird with orange belly shading to black back with orange and black striped wings. A black necklace hangs at his throat and his head is black. He is perched on the tip of an ancient wood picket fence and is looking at the camera. His black tail feathers are covered with ice crystals.
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler

The snow in the air?  This is NOT what I expected when, after reading your airbnb ad, I migrated here for the winter!

(Varied Thrushes are Very Fussy... but I love seeing 'em every winter. Male here, coz of black breast band.)

 --Gloria Z Nagler



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WSDOT plowed I-5 in Shoreline Saturday night

Plowing I-5 in Shoreline at 195th
Photo courtesy WSDOT

Plows working together can clear the freeway better, like these on SB 5 near Northgate.

It also allows one to pull off to hit the off and on ramps while the other continues on the mainline.

Now we'll see how long it lasts!




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Some vehicles are better in snow than others

Photo from WSDOT

If you haven't driven your vehicle in snow before, you won't know how it will react. And you may be fine on many streets before you run into trouble

The truck got around the van, but the van blocked the intersection for a couple minutes before it finally got moving up the hill.


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Jackson Park open for sledding

Photo by Wayne Pridemore in Richmond Beach

Seattle's public golf courses are now open for sledding and snow play!

Photo by Wayne Pridemore in Richmond Beach

Go have some fun at Jackson Park, which is in walking distance from south central Shoreline at 1000 NE 135th St, Seattle, WA 98125.

(Clearly, they're all closed for golf, including the driving ranges.)



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The lights are on in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

This was the status when the power first went out

The two households by Shoreline Community College who lost power Friday night had their power restored after a short time.

A few hours later, progress was being made

On Saturday an outage in the afternoon left 63 households, scattered along the county line in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline, without power. It went out around 1:30pm and was restored close to 9pm.

Dispatch said lines were on fire by 200th and Meridian, and "it might be awhile."

Mid-afternoon a tree fell on power lines in Lake Forest Park and left 2-3 households without power.

All the lights are back on now.


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Snow day in Shoreline

Saturday, February 13, 2021


Sunrise from Shorecrest - looking at Cascades - SHR

Steven H. Robinson was up early to catch the sunrise from Shorecrest High School on 25th NE.

Briarcrest Elementary by David Walton

David Walton was up too, but waited for light to take this photo of Briarcrest Elementary School, just a few blocks from Shorecrest. It has just a light dusting of snow at this point.

Ridgecrest by SHR

Steve was southbound - I think this is 5th NE through Ridgecrest. I'm fascinated that there is this much snow on the ground and Steve's car. I live at the north end of Shoreline and I didn't have snow until after dark. Anyway, the street trees are pretty.

Deseret Industries by SHR

Deseret looks all bright and shiny with its white building and bright outside lights. It gives me the urge to clean closets.

Highland Ice by SHR

Highland Ice. Ice rinks inside and icy streets outside.

Aurora near 155th and Aurora Safeway by SHR

I don't know if those are parked cars or stranded cars. Hard to tell where the curb is. The snow plows will come through much later. I saw one comment about four plows working together to plow Aurora.

More snow is forecast for this weekend. 



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WeatherWatcher: Snow suddenly in Monday's forecast

Sunday, December 20, 2020

 

Marginal snow in Shoreline.
Photo by Carl Dinse


Overnight Saturday and throughout the day Sunday forecasts models started having a sudden shift in expected weather for Monday. It has become more certain that we will not only receive 1-3 inches of rainfall on Monday, but at least at some point snow flakes will mix in with all that rain by the afternoon or evening.

This storm is causing very uncertain forecasts and has potential to be a moderate to major snow event, but is likely to remain slushy with little to no impacts to roadways. 

The chance of this being anything but a slushy 1 inch of snow on the lawn is pretty low, but there is a chance. 

Several factors are at play, and worst case (or best case for snow lovers) scenario is a convergence zone developing and parking over Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Bottom line: On Monday we are looking at a lot of rain as the center of the storm passes overhead. That rain could mix with or make a full transition to snow. Depending on how the storm tracks and interacts with the terrain, a Puget Sound convergence zone could form. 

Convergence zones are very tricky and can bring a surprise 2-11 inches of snow. 

The most likely scenario right now, though, is snow mixed with rain, possibly changing over to snow with maybe 1 inch of wet accumulation on lawns and other unpaved surfaces.

Any snow that does accumulate likely will not survive very long unless we somehow manage a massive snow dump. Tuesday through Thursday evening skies clear up for mostly sunny days and cold nights. High temperatures are expected to be in the low 40's and low temperatures down to the upper 20's or low 30's. 

Icy roads, especially on overpasses are possible in the overnight and morning hours from Tuesday through Thursday as well. Thursday evening is expected to start clouding up as our next storm approaches, with a chance of showers through Christmas day.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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Snow on The Brothers

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Photo by Jan Hansen



The Olympics have a new coat of snow - which is as it should be. I find it unnerving to see the bare rocks of the Olympics.

--DKH



 

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Photo: Hawthorne tree in snow

Friday, January 17, 2020

Photo by Stefanie Gendreau


Just so we can remember how much we like trees and how pretty they are in the first snow.




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Photos: Snow Gallery

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The first day of snow was particularly beautiful. Not because the snow was new and untouched - but because of the way that it clung to the tiniest branch, outlining every tree and branch in luminous white.


Photo by Jan Hansen

Innis Arden, looking southwest across Puget Sound

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

11 Ave NE looking to Ridgecrest Elementary

Photo by Mike Remarcke

North City foliage, near the water tower

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Innis Arden or Richmond Beach

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

Backyard beauty in Lake Forest Park

Photo by Elsa Bouman

The tall trees of Lake Forest Park


Photo by Janet Way

The mysterious pathways of Paramount Open Space

Photo by Jon Ann Cruver

Paramount Park

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Meridian Ave on a snowy morning








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Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter activated for Monday, January 13, 2020

Monday, January 13, 2020

Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter


The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter (1206 N. 185th St. in Shoreline) has been activated for Monday, January 13. The shelter will open for guests at 8:30 p.m.

Contact Lisa Surowiec, Volunteer Coordinator, shorelineewshelter@gmail.com with questions.

See previous article with details about the shelter.



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Snow photos

Innis Arden
Photo by Mary Igl

I have less than an inch of snow but I'm hearing from people in central Shoreline with 3 inches.

Sunday afternoon at Paramount Park
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver



Snow sky
Photo by Jan Hansen







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Shoreline snow removal policies - you are responsible for the sidewalks by your property

Friday, January 10, 2020

Snow 2019 in North City Business District
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Snow removal

When forecasts predict freezing temperatures or snow, the City of Shoreline pre-treats road surfaces with an anti-icing agent.

When it snows, City plows will concentrate their efforts on primary snow removal routes first to accommodate fire, medical and police response, as well as Metro transit, school buses and commuter traffic. 

As long as it continues to snow, these primary routes will be plowed.
Once the snow has stopped and all primary roads are clear, plows will move to secondary snow removal routes, and once those are clear, neighborhood streets will be plowed.

If it starts snowing again, the process of clearing main roads will start over.

Please keep in mind that, during a heavy, continuous snowstorm, it may take several days before all city streets are cleared. For more information: Snow and Ice Control Plan.

In major snow events, several roads that have traditionally had problems will be closed. They are identified on this Snow Event Road Closure map. Other roads may also need to be closed due to conditions.

Property Owner Responsibilities

Shoreline homeowners and business/property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice off driveways and sidewalks near their property, including the ridge of snow left along the edge of driveways by the snow plow.

If snow is removed from your property, make sure the snow if not placed in the right of way.

Right of way and catch basins must also be kept clear to accommodate melting snow and to avoid pooling water.

More information about stormwater drains can be found on the Adopt-A-Drain page.



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Are you ready for winter weather?

Saturday, November 30, 2019

North City Business District - 15th NE
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Pacific Northwest winters can bring rain, wind and power outages, cold and icy roads, and sometimes, snow flurries or epic snowstorms. Are you ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store?

Winter weather preparedness includes three simple steps:
  1. Build a kit. Create an emergency preparedness kit with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and water for your home, office and car.
  2. Make a plan and practice the plan with your family and those who depend on you.
  3. Stay informed. Pay attention to the forecast so you’re prepared. Know where to get more information and resources to prepare and cope.
Resources:

--King county emergency news



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Shoreline to conduct dry snow run training on Oct 31, and Nov 1 and 4

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Everything in color is a primary snow route and
the first to be plowed

In preparation of the upcoming winter season, the City’s Public Works Department will be conducting its annual ‘Snow School’ training on October 31, November 1, and November 4. On those days, Shoreline residents may see fully loaded snow plow trucks driving throughout the city.

Small groups of employees will cycle through classroom and hands-on exercises each day. The training provides an opportunity for snow plow drivers and support personnel to review procedures; inspect and test all the equipment; and then take to the streets to practice driving the established snow plow routes.

“This training is invaluable in helping our drivers operate the snow plows safely in harsh weather conditions,” said Public Works Superintendent David Labelle. 
“It is especially helpful for our less experienced drivers who when partnered with our more experienced drivers’ can learn the ins and outs of a given snow route, which obstacles to watch out for and getting more behind-the-wheel time before a storm occurs.  
"The better our plow drivers know these routes, the safer and more efficient they will be, and the better prepared we will be as a City when an actual snow storm does occur.”

The City is equipped with six trucks fully outfitted with plows and spreaders dedicated to snow removal and ice control. Approximately 6,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride and 150 tons of rock salt is stocked and ready to aid snow and ice removal efforts.

More information on the snow and ice program or to see our primary and secondary plow routes here.



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