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Metro buses in all snow areas are returning to regular routes

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From King County Metro: Metro buses in all snow areas are returning to regular routes. Some individual routes may remain rerouted until road conditions improve.

Expect some continuing delays and trip cancelations.

Visit Metro's Service Advisory web page for the current status on your route.

Last updated: Feb 06, 2025 6:28 PM

Click here for more information: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/rider-tools/service-advisories

 

Sound Transit winter weather advisory notice

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From Sound Transit: Take a few minutes to plan for snow reroutes and potential travel alternatives. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, ice, and wind in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties over the next several days which may have an impact on regional transportation.

Please use caution at all transit stations for potential snow and ice around platforms, stairwells, parking lots, and garages. Sound Transit will have crews out in the field working to clear snow and ice from our facilities. Be prepared in case your facility has not been cleared by the time you arrive.

Metro transit alert update: Snow is falling in some areas of King County

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From King County Metro: Snow is falling in some areas of King County. Metro buses are currently operating on their regular routes. If conditions change and snow routes become necessary, Transit Alerts will be sent out to keep riders informed.

Last updated: Feb 03, 2025 9:12 AM

Click here for more information: https://metrowinter.com

Prepare for Winter Weather Conditions

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From Sound Transit: The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, ice, and wind in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties over the next several days which may have an impact on regional transportation. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your commute during these challenging conditions: 

Be prepared: Sign up for text or email Service Alerts and follow Sound Transit on Twitter to stay up to date on weather affecting your route. Take a few minutes to plan for snow reroutes and potential travel alternatives that can meet your needs. 

King County Metro and regional transit agencies to help riders celebrate with free fares on New Year’s Eve

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From King County Metro: King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve. Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their celebrations.

A guide to biking in the rain and darkness

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From Seattle Bike Blog: Every person’s body and sense of style is different, so there’s no single solution to suggest for you. Below is a list of rainy season biking gear, ranked roughly in order of importance.

Snowflake Lane nightly closures, Nov. 29-Dec. 24

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Snowflake Lane nightly closures are on Bellevue Way NE from NE 4th to 8th Streets and NE 6th St from 105th Ave NE to Bellevue Way NE. Nightly closures from 6-7:45 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 24.

SR 520 and SR 520 Trail closed in both directions across Lake Washington Oct. 11-14

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From WSDOT: Date: Oct 11, 2024 to Oct 14, 2024. Time: 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Activity details: