With snow in this week’s forecast, City of Lynnwood Public Works crews are preparing to make sure the city’s roads are safe for drivers. Crews stand ready to de-ice, plow…
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Strong winds knock down trees, power lines overnight
High winds and rain from Tuesday night’s storm caused mass outages across Snohomish County, leaving many residents without power early Wednesday morning. Roughly 2,100 outages have been reported across Edmonds,…
WSDOT: Enjoy the snow and the outdoors — but don’t park or walk along roadways
Winter’s here and outdoor activity is a good option during a pandemic – so we know why so many people are flocking to the mountains right now. But we’re also…
Snohomish County 2020 Flood Safety Guide now available
With the rainy season underway, Snohomish County Public Works has mailed more than 8,000 copies of its “Flood Safety in Snohomish County” pamphlet to residents who live in or near…
Flooding causes Lynnwood road closures
Heavy rainfall Monday caused widespread flooding across many major roadways in Lynnwood. Flood advisories were issued by the National Weather Service Seattle until 5:45 p.m. for Snohomish and surrounding counties….
Time to prepare for winter driving, WSDOT says
With some early storms already here and full-fledged winter fast approaching, now is the time for travelers to make sure they’re prepared for winter driving. The Washington State Department of…
SnoPUD prepares for potential power outages during storm season
With stormy weather forecast for the latter part of the week, Snohomish County PUD said it is prepared to respond quickly to power outages and minimize disruptions to its customers….
Possible California wildfire smoke in Puget Sound region starting Thursday
A plume of wildfire smoke from California is expected to pass over the Puget Sound region starting Thursday, Sept. 3, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says. At first, most…
With heat advisory in effect Sunday, tips to stay cool
With a heat advisory in effect in Snohomish County from 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 to 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, the Snohomish Health District reminds residents to take extra…
Power outages reported across South Snohomish County
Due to weather conditions, neighborhoods across South Snohomish County experienced power outages Friday night As of 6:30 p.m., 7,500 outages were reported across Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, said Snohomish…
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Wednesday snow update: Council meeting rescheduled
With a third day of snow on Wednesday, Lynnwood saw a few more cancellations and reschedules of various services and events. The Lynnwood City Council’s work session was canceled. The meeting…
With heavy snowfall predicted, Snohomish PUD ready to respond to outages
The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snowfall over the next two days and strong easterly winds on Wednesday, increasing the likelihood of tree damage and power outages throughout…
Edmonds School District schools, Edmonds CC closed Tuesday due to unsafe conditions
As overnight freezing temperatures led to icy roadways, and both the Edmonds School District and Edmonds Community College have canceled all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Tuesday…
Lynnwood garbage, recycling services canceled Jan. 13
If you are a Lynnwood residential customer with garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13, Republic Services and Waste Management say they have canceled collections due to…
Lynnwood City Hall offices open, some Rec Center closures due to snow
City of Lynnwood residents woke up Monday to snow and ice covering much of the city. Lynnwood City Hall was operating with regular business hours Monday. The Lynnwood Recreation Center…
Sound Transit offers public transit tips in case of inclement weather
With the National Weather Service forecasting snow, ice and wind in the Puget Sound region over the next several days, it may impact regional transportation. Sound Transit is offering a…
WSDOT: Travelers advised to monitor state pass conditions
With winter weather already in Washington state’s passes and more snow possible throughout the week, travelers should be prepared for winter conditions and stay up to date on conditions while…
Heavy rain causes road closures on 44th Avenue West
Due to heavy rain, all lanes are closed on 44th Avenue West between the 20900 block and 204th Street Southwest, according to the Lynnwood Police Department. The lanes are not…
What was that one clap wonder Friday night?
Were you in the area about 10 minutes after 5 p.m. Friday evening? If so, you probably didn’t miss that very loud, ground-shaking thunderclap we had. According to the following…
Be prepared for cold and wet days ahead with these safety tips
The City of Lynnwood is preparing for the cold and wet season, and here’s what you can do to prepare too: Cover and wrap hose bibs in the front and…
As lightning strikes, here’s where to report a power outage
As a dramatic thunder and lightning storm — coupled with heavy rain — struck Puget Sound Saturday night, the National Weather Service told our online news partner The Seattle Times…
Record-breaking heat expected this week
Very warm temperatures are coming to the Puget Sound region by mid-week. Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day — in the mid- to high 80s — according to…
Weather service: Record-setting temperatures expected later this week
Expect hotter-than-normal temperatures in our area later this seek, the National Weather Service in Seattle says. The weather service is predicting that it will be 20 degrees warmer than normal…
Snow Angels — one neighbor helps another dig out
Char Blankenship of Lynnwood never asked for help, but was more than grateful for it. During the past three and a half years, Blankenship said she has had undergone four…
Not all heroes wear capes — some just have a snow shovel
As the winter storms brought significant snow to the Puget Sound region, some were more prepared than others. Thankfully, many who were ready for the weather were also able to…