The City of Seattle Winter Storm Response webpage contains tips and resources for staying safe and comfortable when the Seattle area experiences snow or icy conditions. Visit the page at https://seattle.gov/winter-weather to learn more about the following topics, collected from pages throughout Seattle.gov.
- How to stay safe while dealing with snowfall in your neighborhood, how to keep warm, when to gather supplies, and how to deal with downed power lines
- What the City of Seattle does in response to winter storms
- Tips for driving (if you must) and commuting, along with maps of roads cleared
- Recommendations for home and pet safety
- Outages and utility operations during winter storm conditions
- Resources for shelter and food
The Winter Storm Response webpage is a great online reference point to learn about staying safe in snow and ice, but it’s also a good idea to sign up for Alert Seattle to receive alerts via text message, email, voice message, or social media.
To stay updated on the latest weather forecasts for the Seattle area, bookmark the National Weather Service webpage for the Seattle/Tacoma Weather Forecast Office.