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Seattle weather 30 day forecast6/23/2023 ![]() Carry chains or other traction devices and be prepared to put them on. If you must drive, please slow down, be careful, and pay attention to road closure signs. Don’t drive if you don’t have to during the snowstorm and after due to likely icy conditions.But we also rely on residents to help clear sidewalks and drains as we all look out for our neighbors. Please visit spl.org/Today or your branch webpage on spl.org before visiting to learn about any unanticipated closures or delays in opening.Ĭity staff are ready to work 24/7 to keep critical infrastructure like roads, drains, and power lines operating during a winter weather event. Libraries: Some Seattle Public Library branch schedules may be impacted by snow and freezing temperatures in the forecast.Please check here to get up to date information about any impacts to community center hours, programming, or school-age/preschool programs. Community Centers: Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Centers will be open to the public based on staff capacity.Seattle Center Armory will be open to serve as a warming center during the day. It will be open from 7pm to 9am and is planned to be open through Sunday 12/4. Seattle Center: Seattle Center will open an overnight shelter for people 18+ experiencing homelessness at Fisher Pavilion.Click here for more information and a list of locations and hours. They have activated their Severe Weather Response through 12/2/22, which includes both overnight shelters and day centers. Shelters: The King County Regional Homelessness Authority manages severe weather shelters for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.Click here for a map of spaces to get indoors and out of the cold. Public-facing city facilities, including libraries and community centers, are open and available during their regular business hours and can serve as a space to stay warm during cold weather. If you must travel, take necessary precautions, including dressing warmly, keeping cell phones and other devices charged in case you need to call for help, and driving slowly and cautiously. Dangerous black ice conditions are possible, especially on bridges and overpasses. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians should expect difficult road and sidewalk conditions as snow melts and re-freezes. Rain and snow will continue to impact Seattle through the week, and temperatures will be well below freezing overnight. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to stay warm and safe. The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and preparing to activate additional services as needed. ![]()
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