Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts

Shoreline severe weather shelter to be open Monday

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Overnight shelter at St. Dunstan's
The Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter will be open on Monday. Please advise anyone in need of overnight shelter to go to St. Dunstan's church Monday evening, December 27, 2021 at 8:30pm.

St. Dunstan's church, 722 N 145th St. | Shoreline, WA 98133

For shelter help, call 211 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through Friday.

Outside of that time, call the King County’s Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 to connect people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.

Additional Severe Weather Shelter and Warming Centers information

Bothell United Methodist Church
18515 92nd Avenue NE in Boethell
425-486-7132
Through December 30
Open 9:00am to 4:00pm

God's Lil' Acre
12521 33rd Avenue NE in Seattle
Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

King County Crisis Line: 866-427-4747
Connects people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.

For families with children: Families can access help by calling the King County Emergency Family Shelter Intake Line at 206-245-1026.

A complete and continually updated list of Severe Weather Shelters and Day Centers can be found on King County Regional Homelessness Authority's website. You can also call 211 for more information.



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Weather and Severe Weather Shelter update for December 26, 2021 - City of Shoreline

St. Dunstan's Severe Weather Shelter

Weather and Severe Weather Shelter Update for December 26, 2021 - City of Shoreline

Conditions forecast

The real issue will be the cold temperatures over the next week. Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously low, particularly for anyone unhoused or without heat. Please see the information below about severe weather shelters.

Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can make for dangerous driving conditions. Please stay off the roads if you do not need to be out.

For the latest weather forecast go to National Weather Service.

What to do when the power goes out

Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

The Shelter will be open tonight December 26 from 8:30pm until 7:30am at St. Dunstan's Church, 722 N 145th Street in Shoreline.

The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation of two or more inches. Activation will be determined on a daily basis by 9:00am. Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status. When activated, the shelter will be open from 8:30pm to 7:30am. Facebook page here.

Shelter information

Additional Severe Weather Shelter and Warming Centers information

Bothell United Methodist Church
18515 92nd Avenue NE in Boethell
425-486-7132
Through December 30
Open 9:00am to 4:00pm

God's Lil' Acre
12521 33rd Avenue NE in Seattle
Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

King County Crisis Line: 866-427-4747
Connects people to the most up-to-date shelter options during severe weather.

For families with children: Families can access help by calling the King County Emergency Family Shelter Intake Line at 206-245-1026.

A complete and continually updated list of Severe Weather Shelters and Day Centers can be found on King County Regional Homelessness Authority's website. You can also call 211 for more information.

Snow Removal

Shoreline street crews are plowing primary routes. They will continue to work primary routes until the snow stops. Once snow stops and the primary routes are clear, they will then move to secondary routes. Only after primary and secondary roads are clear will we start plowing neighborhood streets.

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

Road Closures

Depending on conditions, the City may post road closure signs on some of our known danger spots. You can see where those are on the Snow Event Closure Map. The City may also need to close other roads due to conditions.

Shoreline Parks

Parks are open; however, we encourage visitors to use caution. Wet, heavy snow can cause tree branches to snap and trees to fall. Please stay out from under trees and avoid forested park areas.
Public Transit

For information about potential delays or changes to services, visit Metro's Service Advisories website or Community Transit's Rider Alerts.

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Updates from City of Shoreline

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
UPDATES from the City of Shoreline

Recology

Due to inclement weather conditions, Recology is cancelling all residential and commercial collection services Monday, December 27, 2021. Go to Recology's website for the latest updates on when collection services will resume. You can also contact customer service at 206-763-4444 or shoreline@recology.com

King County District Court Shoreline

The King County District Court in Shoreline along with all other King County District Courts will be closed Monday, December 27 due to inclement weather.

Shoreline Wastewater Payment Box at City Hall

Due to snow and ice, the Shoreline Wastewater payment box on the upper level of the parking garage at City Hall will be inaccessible for the next several days. If you wish to drop off a payment, you can drop it off at the front counter at City Hall, Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.



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City of Shoreline Weather Update: Cold temperatures and snow in the forecast

Friday, December 24, 2021

The fountain at Shoreline City Hall often freezes
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Weather Update: Cold temperatures and snow in the forecast

Conditions forecast

There is the potential for snow Saturday and Sunday nights, but the amount of accumulation expected is still unclear. The real issue will be the cold temperatures, which will begin Saturday and extend well into next week. Temperatures could drop into the teens during that time. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can make for dangerous driving conditions and put our vulnerable populations at risk. Now is the time to prepare.

For the latest weather forecast go to National Weather Service. (Editor: For local weather Carl's Shoreline Weather Station)

What to do when the power goes out

Snow Removal

Shoreline street crews will apply de-icer, if possible, before any possible snow hits. However, they won't put de-icer down while it is raining as it will just wash away. If it snows, Shoreline crews plow primary routes first. They will continue to work primary routes until the snow stops. Once snow stops and the primary routes are clear, they will then move to secondary routes. Only after primary and secondary roads are clear will we start plowing neighborhood streets.

Please stay off the roads if you can to give crews a chance to clear them and put down de-icer.
Road Closures

Depending on conditions, the City may post road closure signs on some of our known danger spots. You can see where those are on the Snow Event Closure Map. The City may also need to close other roads due to conditions.

Facility closures and/or hours of operations:
  • City Hall and Spartan Recreation Center
  • These facilities will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25.

Shoreline Parks

Parks are open; however, we encourage visitors to use caution. Wet, heavy snow can cause tree branches to snap and trees to fall. Please stay out from under trees and avoid forested park areas.

Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation of two or more inches. Activation will be determined on a daily basis by 9:00am. Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status. When activated, the shelter will be open from 8pm to 7:30am. 

Update: The shelter will be open starting Saturday evening, 12/25, through 12/29. If you find neighbors in need of shelter, please send them to St. Dunstan's Church. We will open the doors to guests at 8pm.

Public Transit

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WeatherWatcher: Dreaming of a White Christmas, arctic air takes over next week

 

Ice encased Japanese Maple February 2021
Photo by Carl Dinse

Many are watching the forecast and hoping for a White Christmas this year. As defined by the National Weather Service, a White Christmas is qualified by having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground by 7am Christmas morning. 

Our chances are significant this year compared to most years. 2017, 2008, and 1990 are the last three White Christmases the Shoreline area has had. 1996 was a close miss, with heavy snow arriving December 26th.

Christmas Eve we are looking at rain or snow showers, or a mix of both. Accumulations are not expected, but a slushy trace is possible in places. Temperatures are gradually cooling down, but the really cold air comes in Christmas night.

Snow timing is difficult. Models are now showing most of the accumulating snow to be late afternoon to evening Christmas day, leaving things bare and wet in the morning hours. If the early snowfall sticks, we may luck out by 7am, but it's going to be close.

Now is a good time to cover outdoor pipes or hose bibs and disconnect any garden hoses. 

Even if you have frost proof faucets you should get them covered as we are expecting what may be the coldest air we've had in decades. Temperatures could dip into the single digits overnight for the first few days next week. Some models even call for a low of -1°F, yes, that is below zero. 

Snow accumulations. There will be anywhere between 1-4 inches by Saturday night. Another 2-3 inches could accumulate into Sunday but the consensus is around 2-5 inches by the end of the weekend. Another batch of snow is looking likely towards next Wednesday or Thursday but we are looking too far out for any details yet on that.

We are locked into a solid La Niña pattern right now. Long range models are showing a cold trend for us well into the first and possibly second week of January. No typically mild Seattle weather for us for a while.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com


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Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The cold weather shelter at St. Dunstan's
The Shoreline Emergency Severe Weather Shelter anticipates opening this weekend, if expected cold temperatures materialize.

The threshold for activation will generally be a prediction of four-plus hours of temperatures at or below 33 degrees overnight or snow accumulation of two or more inches. 

Activation will be determined on a daily basis by 9:00am. 

Call the shelter hotline at 206-801-2797 for activation status or check the Facebook page.

When activated, the shelter will be open from 8:30pm to 7:30am. 

The shelter is held at St. Dunstan's Church 722 N 145th Street, Shoreline. It is run by the volunteer consortium NUHSA. 

There is need for more volunteers to help staff the shelter. Information about the shelter and volunteering is here Shelter information



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Winter weather in the mountains

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Snoqualmie Pass was cleared and reopened Saturday
Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Pass Twitter account
Passes have been closing and reopening Friday and Saturday as snowfall and spin outs block the roadways and have to be cleared.

Tips from Washington state DOT

With more snow in the forecast, remember to plan for winter weather, especially if you’re crossing the mountains. Even in the lowlands, we can get snow, so take tire chains, warm clothes, blankets, water, food, and things to keep the kids entertained. 

Make sure you have all the winter essentials if you’re traveling over one of our mountain passes. It’s also a good idea to make sure that you have an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you encounter winter weather or an emergency road closure.

Travelers can find real-time mountain pass reports by downloading WSDOT's free smartphone app, tuning into the Highway Advisory Radio at 1610 AM and 530 AM or by calling 5-1-1.

Be sure to follow WSDOT Twitter accounts that cover the passes (@SnoqualmiePass, @WSDOT_East and @WSDOT_Passes



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Windstorm: not enough branches for a Christmas tree

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Photo by Pam Cross

Pam Cross says "Last year I made my Christmas tree from branches that fell down during a December windstorm so I was pretty excited about the big windstorm we were supposed to have last night!"

But it was enough to blow down a few trees and power lines! A couple of people still don't have power.

There was at least one good gust at my house. A wind chime that has been hanging under the eaves on the north side of my house for 20 years ended up flat on the deck. (No photo, it's too sad-looking). It broke off the hook.

My street is pretty messy, too, full of small tufts of trees. I'm just as happy we didn't get more.

DKH



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All seasons in a day

Friday, December 10, 2021

 
Photo by Jo Simmons

The weather changes so much during a day you might think we live in a time warp. This photo was taken during a sunny spell on Wednesday. An hour later it was cloudy and raining.

View of Puget Sound from Shoreview Park.


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WeatherWatcher: Wind Advisory issued, spotty snow in the forecast

Thursday, December 9, 2021

 

Wind storm aftermath in Shoreline 2015.
Photo by Carl Dinse

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory for the greater Seattle area, including the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The wind advisory is in effect from Friday 7pm until Saturday 10am PST. Winds are expected to gust as high as 50-55mph in some local areas.

From the National Weather Service:
  • What: South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Where: Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Lower Chehalis Valley area, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Bremerton and Vicinity.
  • When: From 7 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
A lot of rain is expected with Friday nights storm, we're looking at a half inch to one inch of rain by the end of the day Saturday. Temperatures are remaining cool, with lows dipping into the upper 30's and highs in the mid 40's.

Forecasts have been inconsistent but Sunday morning and off and on through next week we will be flirting with arctic air masses passing by off the west coast. There is also a lot of precipitation expected through the next 5 days, at times mixing with snow, or becoming snow during the overnight hours. Snow levels currently are forecast to be as low as 400 feet, typically in the past that usually means most of Shoreline and parts of Lake Forest Park will at least see snowflakes in the air.

Stay tuned, I will bring more updates on the snow threats next week as more details become clear.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Highways in Whatcom, Skagit counties remain closed due to flooding

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Photo courtesy Whatcom County

Floodwaters are receding in Whatcom and Skagit counties, allowing WSDOT to assess and reopen some state highways. However, many highways remain closed even if water no longer covers the roadway. WSDOT still needs to assess each area that was flooded to be sure each highway is safe for travel.

DO NOT GO PAST “ROAD CLOSED” SIGNS. 

In some areas highways have had sections washed away; in others they could be undermined so the pavement looks fine, but there is no ground underneath to support it. WSDOT crews are checking these as quickly as possible.

What drivers should do:
  • If you encounter a water-covered roadway, "Turn around, don't drown." 
  • Do not drive through standing water. Not only is it difficult to tell the condition of the road is underneath the water, it only takes 6 inches of water on the roadway for vehicles to stall and 12 inches of water to carry a vehicle off the roadway.
  • Observe all "Road Closed" signs - they are put in place for your safety.
  • Be alert. WSDOT crews, local public works, emergency responders and utility crews are working to clear and reopen roads as quickly and safely as possible.
What's next 

WSDOT crews will continue to assess its highways as waters recede. If a highway is safe for travel, we will reopen it. If a highway needs repairs, we will plan for and make the repairs. 

Drivers should be prepared for significant delays, lane closures and even detours in some instances - particularly along I-5. Anytime a road is closed, consideration is given to the effect it has on the traveling public. Where repairs are necessary, this process could take time, thanks for your patience.

Find information about local road closures visit Public Works | Whatcom County, WA - Official Website and Skagit County Public Works Road Closures.

The National Weather Service provides updated weather alerts including information about flooding.



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After the storm, the rainbow

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

 
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The weather has changed so much and so often that any photo will probably not reflect the reality outside your window, but this one shows a little of everything.

And there have been a lot of rainbows recently.



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Not a good time to go to Bellingham or Chehalis or any river town

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Sumas, Washington in Whatcom county

The wind and rain may have died down here but the area around Bellingham in Whatcom county is a mess, to use a technical term. Interstate 5 has been closed in spots as the rain creates landslides that bring down trees.

So the freeway is either covered with dirt or blocked by trees.

It has been closed, cleared, opened, then blocked again.

All the rivers in western Washington are at flood stage and towns from Chehalis to Sumas to streets in Bellingham are underwater.

According to WSDOT:

Both directions of I-5 between North Lake Samish Drive (milepost 247) and Nulle Road (milepost 245) in south Whatcom County were closed overnight due to water over the road and debris slides. No detour routes were in place for these closures. 

Tuesday morning, WSDOT will evaluate the hillside along northbound I-5 to determine the next steps. The issues on southbound I-5 are related to water over the roadway 6-8 inches deep, which WSDOT will work to address during the daylight hours tomorrow. Travelers should not attempt to go around the closures for everyone’s safety.

There are multiple other highway closures throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties due to flooding and slides. Our crews will continue to monitor and assess conditions and will reopen when it is safe to do so. 


The National Weather Service provides updated weather alerts, including information about flooding. 



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Tree down over 61st NE in Kenmore - power outages in Shoreline

Monday, November 15, 2021

Tree over 61st NE in Kenmore
Photo courtesy Kenmore Police Department

Kenmore Police report that 61st Ave NE is currently closed due to a tree across the power lines (from NE 190 St to NE 181 St). 

More issues are coming, as high winds are expected throughout the day. Stay away from downed power lines, and should lines fall on your vehicle, do not get out!

Isolated power outages
There are isolated power outages. Three areas in Shoreline have 1-10 households affected. Lake City north of NE 125th has 122 households without power.

PSE, which covers an area from Olympia to the Canadian border, has 60,000 households without power.



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WeatherWatcher: Wind Advisory in effect until 4pm PST Monday

 

Signs of a windy day on a Shoreline street.
Photo by Carl Dinse.

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a wind advisory for the greater Seattle area which includes Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The wind advisory is in effect until 4pm PST Monday afternoon. Winds Monday afternoon are expected to be out of the south, 15 to 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph.

Our neighbors in Snohomish County are under a high wind warning, with wind gusts to 45mph possible. Paine Field in Everett has recorded several wind gusts over the weekend of over 54mph. We had wind gusts to 38mph in Richmond beach shortly after 5am Sunday morning, and it has been windy all day.

Forecast: Breezy conditions are expected overnight into Monday morning. Winds pick up Monday afternoon with gusts to 40 mph. We are expecting about an inch of rain Monday afternoon as well. Winds calm down a little Monday night but still gusting to 35 mph.

Rain lets up Tuesday a little bit with only the chance of rain or showers. Wednesday is our driest day of the week with partly sunny skies, but chilly, highs staying in the mid 40's. Rain returns Thursday and is expected through the following weekend. Temperatures are remaining in the 40's through the weekend as well.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com




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North Cascades Highway closed for the season due to avalanche risk

Thursday, November 11, 2021

The North Cascades Highway in warmer months
Photo by Lee Lageschulte
MAZAMA- With a forecast of snow followed by warmer, wet weather, the SR 20 North Cascades Highway closed on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 for the season. The closure points will be milepost 134/Ross Dam Trailhead on the west side and milepost 171/Silver Star Gate on the east.

Up to ten more inches of snow was forecasted for Wednesday, followed by a warm, wet Thursday and Friday, increasing the risk of avalanches across Rainy and Washington passes. Unlike US 2 Stevens Pass and I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, the North Cascades does not have facilities to perform avalanche control work to alleviate the condition. 

For the safety of the traveling public and winter maintenance crews, the pass must be closed.

Reopening in the spring is usually accomplished by early May.


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Wind, rain, power outages and a tornado warning

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Power outages at noon Tuesday
By Diane Hettrick

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 was a pretty wild day, weather-wise.

For me it started by being jolted awake by a big wind gust that shook the house, with trees pelting my roof with cones that sounded like bricks. 

Groggily I wandered around the house, wondering where the safest place would be if trees fell and sent spears through my roof.

The cat had wisely bolted for the basement.

I decided that nowhere was safe and went back to bed. I was awakened at least twice more before I gave up and got out of bed.

Carl Dinse told me that his Richmond Beach weather station measured wind gusts of 32mph, and it was probably 40mph in the tree tops of central Shoreline.

Tornado warning sent to a
few hundred thousand people
Just after noon a tornado cell formed over the Kitsap Peninsula and was picked up by Doppler radar. 

This information was automatically fed into the Emergency Alert System and immediately sent out to a few hundred thousand people, warning that a tornado was possible and to seek shelter immediately in a basement.

At 12:30pm or 12:15pm depending on which service your alerts come from, the warning was cancelled as the cell had dissipated.

The warning was actually supposed to go only to Kitsap county residents. The Northwest Weather Service (NWS) is trying to find the glitch in the system.

The rest of the afternoon was a rotation of heavy rain, then completely overcast skies, then brilliant sunshine. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Puddles were forming on streets. A few basements were flooding, which probably won't work for protection from tornados.

If you have standing water on the street or flooded basements in Shoreline, you may want to report it through the See-Click-Fix app which allows you to send photos.

The tornado warning was supposed to go only to Kitsap county residents

Lake Forest Park has a system to report problems to Public Works here. Take a photo in case you are contacted for more information.

I can hardly wait to see what tomorrow brings.



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Snow falling on the passes

Monday, November 8, 2021

Stevens Pass photo courtesy WSP

Snow falling on Stevens Pass. Make sure you’re prepared for the weather if you’re planning to head over the mountains. There were multiple accidents, including a State Patrol trooper who was reportedly attempting to make a U-turn on the road when they were hit by an SUV. No injuries were reported.

Snoqualmie Pass photo courtesy WSP

Traffic wasn't slowing for the icy conditions on Snoqualmie Pass Sunday afternoon.

--Washington State Patrol (WSP)



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It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

Monday, November 1, 2021

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
What is happening? It's the fourth week of October. Halloween. It should be pounding rain with wind and cold. Instead we've had two absolutely gorgeous days with blues skies, bright sunshine, and who cares if it's cold when it's this beautiful outside?

--DKH



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Scene on the Sound: And on Puget Sound...

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

 
Photo by Jan Hansen

Here's what the last couple of days have looked like on Puget Sound. Wind snapping up whitecaps, more than the usual mist and waves hitting the cliffs on Jefferson Head (Jeff Head, Jefferson Point)

Looks like home.



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