Sheets of ice are covering most Seattle roads today, making driving difficult across the city.
We’ve heard multiple reports of extremely dangerous road conditions, prompting many to avoid going out until conditions improve. Even the sidewalks are covered in a sheet of ice—exercise caution if you’re venturing out.
UPDATE – CONTNINUE TO DELAY ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL🚨
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 23, 2022
With freezing rain still falling & icy conditions on roadways area wide we are advising to limit all non-essential travel at this time. Conditions will improve later, but for now, please continue to follow our advisory. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mJmKHwoweh
While the freezing rain may have subsided, temperatures won’t rise above freezing until around this afternoon in many places, according to the NWS.
Radar showing steady precipitation ending for many areas south of Puget Sound and Grays Harbor County. Freezing rain still possible with precipitation though – and expect ice to remain until temperatures warm up later today. Avoid travel if possible. #WAWXpic.twitter.com/uQNarTSmBs
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 23, 2022
If you do have to venture out, be sure to dress warmly and wear spikes, if you have them.
Sheets of ice are covering most Seattle roads today, making driving difficult across the city.
We’ve heard multiple reports of extremely dangerous road conditions, prompting many to avoid going out until conditions improve. Even the sidewalks are covered in a sheet of ice—exercise caution if you’re venturing out.
UPDATE – CONTNINUE TO DELAY ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL🚨
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 23, 2022
With freezing rain still falling & icy conditions on roadways area wide we are advising to limit all non-essential travel at this time. Conditions will improve later, but for now, please continue to follow our advisory. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mJmKHwoweh
While the freezing rain may have subsided, temperatures won’t rise above freezing until around this afternoon in many places, according to the NWS.
Radar showing steady precipitation ending for many areas south of Puget Sound and Grays Harbor County. Freezing rain still possible with precipitation though – and expect ice to remain until temperatures warm up later today. Avoid travel if possible. #WAWXpic.twitter.com/uQNarTSmBs
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 23, 2022
If you do have to venture out, be sure to dress warmly and wear spikes, if you have them.
