Traffic & Transit
Snow Hammers Issaquah Causing Road Hazards Tuesday
City officials asked residents to avoid driving when possible as heavy snow continued Tuesday afternoon.
ISSAQUAH, WA — Issaquah city officials urged drivers to avoid driving Tuesday afternoon as a heavy band of snowfall moved across the region. The city posted a photo from road cameras showing rough conditions for travelers heading up to the Issaquah Highlands. A shuttle between the Issaquah Transit Center and the Highlands Park and Ride also experienced delays.
If you can, please avoid driving! Here's a view of the current conditions headed up to @IssHighlands. Crews will continue working to clear roads. Track our traffic cams and snow plows here: https://t.co/na4LiZrqKW. #wawx pic.twitter.com/UWOoGXDtXE
— City of Issaquah (@cityofissaquah) January 14, 2020
The Washington State Department of Transporation tweeted video of snow-covered roads along Interstate 90 through Issaquah, heading up toward Snoqualmie Pass.
It's a certified blizzard on I-90 through #Issaquah. The challenges of crossing @SnoqualmiePass start early. Our operators are running plows on I-90 but be sure to follow @cityofissaquah for city street info. pic.twitter.com/GQ6PfB8LBG
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 14, 2020
Residents can track the latest road conditions and view cameras on the city's website. The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service show a potential for another period of heavy snowfall arriving Tuesday night.
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WEATHER TIMELINE Here's a look at the latest thoughts on the timeline of weather events over the next several days. #wawx pic.twitter.com/9Lqy22wQhd
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 14, 2020
Winter driving conditions in downtown Issaquah. #K5winter pic.twitter.com/b4C4VCl6VX
— Kalie Greenberg (@KalieG_KING5) January 14, 2020
That same trio of plows is now making its way west past #Issaquah. Folks are doing a pretty good job of being patient and hanging back. pic.twitter.com/OZIPkzmtlh
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 14, 2020
The chained shuttle operating between Issaquah Transit Center and @IssHighlands Park and Ride is currently experiencing delays due to winter weather conditions. https://t.co/ymvpJyz5Rm
— City of Issaquah (@cityofissaquah) January 14, 2020
Steer in the direction of the roadway so when your wheels regain traction you don’t over-correct & go into another lane 4-wheel drive just means all 4 tires slide at the same time, On icy roads if you are going the speed limit, you’re going too fast. Stay safe & inside if pos.
— Issaquah Police (@IssaquahPolice) January 14, 2020
here’s what happens when you end up under a line of afternoon showers and several inches of new snow. Roads slick. Traffic slow going up SE 43rd/228th to the Sammamish Plateau. #k5winter #wasnow pic.twitter.com/NMHJynUd5G
— Greg Thies | KING5 (@K5Greg) January 14, 2020
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