The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Seattle area, in effect until 4 PM. But you just need a window to know that.
How are schools affected? They—most of them in Seattle and in the region—are closed. Spotted: kids and their guardians sliding down hills in saucers at parks everywhere.
All Seattle Public Schools will be closed today, Feb 6, due to icy and snowy road conditions. No School today!
— Seattle Schools (@seapubschools) February 6, 2017
How is transit affected? Most bus routes have been changed due to the snow. Routes that haven’t been canceled or altered are running slower than usual. King County Metro has details right here.
Thanks for your patience this morning as we kept buses moving on ❄️snow routes through #wawx and #seattlesnow. https://t.co/sMcuZQo9N5 pic.twitter.com/0uecRsIBj5
— King County Metro (@kcmetrobus) February 6, 2017
How are the roads affected? They’re fine, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s traffic map. Be particularly cautious, they recommend, while driving in these conditions.
Increase your following distance this a.m. & make sure to #Drive4Conditions ❄️ https://t.co/r6Arg7YgnP
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 6, 2017
How is power affected? Over 7000 Seattleites are out of power, according to Seattle City Light’s interactive outage map. For outages in the greater Seattle area, Puget Sound Energy has their own map—with estimated restoration times.
Heavy snowfall has led to multiple power outages. If your power is out, hang in there and stay warm! Crews are working to get to you. pic.twitter.com/HYE2srZbUU
— Seattle City Light (@SEACityLight) February 6, 2017