Weather
Stage 1 burn ban in effect as of 5 p.m. Saturday
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Snohomish County, effective at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29. This ban remains in effect until further notice. After a few lingering showers, weather conditions are forecast to become cold and dry this weekend. Air pollution is expected to build up to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups, especially in communities where wood-burning is... »
Cold temperatures freeze Sprague’s Pond
The recent cold snap was enough to freeze the top layer of Sprague’s Pond just off 200th Street SW. Although as you can see from the second photo, the ice was easily cracked. Thanks to Bryan Briscoe for the photos. »
Cold temperatures freeze Sprague's Pond
The recent cold snap was enough to freeze the top layer of Sprague’s Pond just off 200th Street SW. Although as you can see from the second photo, the ice was easily cracked. Thanks to Bryan Briscoe for the photos. »
As snow turns to rain, concerns switch to urban flooding
With the snow still piled up alongside the road and more rain falling, city crews are switching their focus to preventing urban flooding. They’re working to clear storm drains so standing water doesn’t get a chance to collect. “We are running all five plows right now trying to clear gutter lines. We have widespread ponding at blocked catch basins, but nothing significant at this... »
Classes canceled Thursday in Edmonds SD, makeup days announced
The Edmonds School District posted the following announcement that schools are closed again Thursday: All schools and programs are closed for one day. All after-school activities, evening events, and athletic practices are canceled. School days lost for weather closures must be made up. Please update your calendars to reflect the following: Tuesday, June 19 is now a full day of school; Wednesday, ... »
Schools, city offices closed as more snow falls
Schools in the Edmonds School District are closed Wednesday as the region digs out from another blanket of snow. The Rec Center and city offices will also be closed. The city is advising residents to check road conditions on the traffic camera website before you leave home. Crews will first plow and sand major arterials so emergency responders can get around. The next priorities are steep hills, f... »
Snow falling in Lynnwood
Snow has started falling in Lynnwood. It’s sticking to the ground, as you can see from this shot of I-5 at 196th taken about 9 a.m. Community Transit says snow and hail in pockets of north, east and south Snohomish County is causing delays on several routes. No stops are being missed at this time. More snow is expected later this week. The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network has... »
Strong winds leave thousands without power around Lynnwood
Winds gusting up to 50 miles an hour caused big problems around Lynnwood this afternoon. Our news partners at the Seattle Times have this report: In Snohomish County, winds knocked a branch onto a power line about 3 p.m., tripping the circuitry and causing a power outage for about 16,000 customers, said Neil Neroutsos, spokesman for the Snohomish County Public Utility District. Those customers, mo... »
Heavy snow makes for a slick morning commute
Lynnwood was one of the hardest hit areas by snow this morning. The first reports of snow came in about 3:00 early Wednesday morning and it remained heavy throughout the morning. Lynnwood is right in the middle of the “convergence zone,” where the most snow was expected. At 7:30 a.m., State Trooper Keith Leary told our news partners at the Seattle Times that “it’s kind of coming ... »
