Pierce County Prepares For Snowy Roads, Traffic Impacts

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Significant snowfall is headed to the Puget Sound, and Pierce County is going to see some of the worst of it. As a result, snow plows and first responders are on high alert across the south sound.

While some communities will wake up with snow on the ground Friday, forecasters expect more significant impacts beginning in the evening and into Saturday morning. For those who can, staying off the roads will be the safest option. For those who must brave the elements, there are quite a few tools to help plan a route.

Here are some of the resources available to track weather and traffic impacts as they happen:

Countywide

• Read winter storm updates from the county.
• Report road issues by calling (253) 798-6000.
• Find a map of road alerts.
• Sign up for Pierce County ALERT online, or call (253) 798-6595.
• Sign up for text alerts from Pierce Transit.
• Find maps showing which Pierce Transit buses will be running in heavy snow.
• Learn to make an emergency preparedness kit.
• Check traffic cameras in your area.

Tacoma

• Read how the City of Tacoma is preparing for the storm.
• Check local road closures and updates.
• Find a map of Tacoma's snow routes.

Puyallup

• Sign up for traffic, weather, or emergency alerts from the City of Puyallup.
• Check for alerts from the City's Emergency Management Division.
• Learn more about how the city is preparing for icy roads.

Bonney Lake

• Find a map of Bonney Lake's snow and ice control routes.
• Read a list of winter preparedness tips.
• Review the city's emergency resources.

Sumner

• See Sumner's snow response plan, including plow routes.
• Find live, frequent status updates from the city's Twitter page.

Gig Harbor

• Sign up for alerts from the City of Gig Harbor.
• Check the city's snow plow map.
• Find snow tips from the city.

Lakewood

• See a map of the city's snow and ice response priorities.
• Find a list of road conditions and alerts for Joint Base Lewis-McChord.