Snow flurries and ice pellets started in Maple Leaf about 5 p.m.
The city Department of Transportation says its forces are in position:
Nineteen plow trucks with salt spreaders are pre-positioned around Seattle. Snow routes have been pre-treated with magnesium chloride salt brine, emphasizing elevated structures. The department has been working 12-hour shifts for 24-hour operations since 9 a.m. this morning.
The forecast here is for 2-4 inches of snow overnight, with more on Thursday. Cliff Mass, on his weather blog, says “tonight could get very interesting very fast.” Expected lows are around 27 degrees.
Seattle Public Utilities, though, believes its trucks are going to roll in the morning.
Treat Thursday as a normal day for garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection.
Please put your garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste out by 7 a.m. to ensure pickup.
