🚏🚍❄️Huge thanks to the Metro operators who keep our community moving through the bitter cold and snow. Thanks to Seattle Department of Transportation and neighbor cities for clearing and treating the roads so buses can travel safely. And of course, thank you to our riders for choosing transit!

Updated solid waste collection schedule: Wednesday customers ➡️set out Thursday Thursday customers ➡️set out Friday Monday (12/27) customers ➡️set out double Monday 1/3 Tuesday (12/28) customers ➡️set out double Tuesday 1/4 Friday (12/31) customers ➡️set out double Friday 1/7

While our Seattle Department of Transportation crews continue to work 24/7 to treat the roads, please continue to be prepared for challenging conditions the next few days. With freezing temperatures & a pandemic, our city employees & first responders are working around the clock to serve our residents.

We are again operating with some closures and a reduced schedule today, Dec. 29. We apologize for the inconvenience. 13 Library locations are open with reduced hours today. Visit spl.org/Snow to find out what's open and closed and check hours.

With the #Omicron wave and the winter holidays, we know that many who want a #COVID19 test are not able to get one. We understand how frustrating this is. We're doing our best to make more tests available, but in the meantime, here are some of our recommendations ⬇ (1/5)

Spread the word on tips and resources to help everyone stay safe during the winter season! Available in fourteen different languages, Check out: seattle.gov/transportation…

❄️Emergency cold weather shelters are available in the City of Seattle overnight, and warming centers are open around the city during the day. Find the nearest warming center using our mapping tool: maps.seattle.gov/eoc/warmingshe… Plain text list of shelters: alert.seattle.gov/seattle-winter…

SNOWY TRAVEL 🗓️ WED Night - THU 📈 Difficult travel conditions at times. Delays possible. Freezing conditions will continue through FRI 🛣️ All major interstates & routes in western WA ℹ️ Check the forecast & Washington State DOT road conditions before departing wsdot.com/travel/real-ti… #wawx

⚠️❄️ Snow is moving into Seattle overnight and will continue through the Thursday morning commute. Cold and icy conditions will continue through the weekend. Avoid or delay travel if possible. Winter safety tips and snow response updates: seattle.gov/winterweather

⚠️❄️ Snow is moving into Seattle overnight and will continue through the Thursday morning commute. If you don't need to travel, don't travel. Stay safe, Seattle.

Snow will persist across much of Western Washington for the next 3 to 4 hours before tapering off. Use extreme caution if out and about this morning! #wawx

OK, setting expectations: Crews have continued to be out 24/7 plowing & treating state highways. But with snow still falling, there WILL be snow/ice on roads. (1/3)

We have (sigh) an update to our schedule: Thursday customers➡️set out Friday🤞 Monday (12/27) customers➡️set out 2x Monday 1/3 Tuesday (12/28) customers➡️set out 2x Tuesday 1/4 Wednesday (12/29) customers➡️set out 2x Wednesday 1/5 Friday (12/31) customers➡️set out 2x Friday 1/7

As many of us woke up to more snowfall, remember to help out & shovel in front of your home and businesses! Using an environmentally friendly ice-melt is a great way to avoid snow forming to ice, keeping sidewalks safe & accessible for all! For more tips: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2021/12/23/win…

Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell is building a strong, diverse and committed team to serve Seattle. Congratulations to all the new leaders. We are taking all steps to ensure a smooth transition so they are ready to go on January 1. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…

If you must drive, please check for road closures and reopened roads. We update our winter weather blog with the latest information to help keep you in the know on road status, snow plows, safety tips, resources & more! sdotblog.seattle.gov/2021/12/23/win…

Due to winter weather, hours at UW Medicine COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites may change. Check each testing location for details, and please note that most locations require an appointment. Please visit Winter Weather and Holiday Schedule for other weather-related information.

🚨Transit Alert - King County Metro will continue to operate the Emergency Snow Network (ESN) Friday, Dec. 31, due to ongoing freezing temperatures & difficult road conditions. Service remains focused on about 60 core bus routes & shuttles. ❄️#wawx kingcountymetro.blog/2021/12/30/dec…

We're offering voluntary, universal testing for all SPS staff and students on Monday, Jan. 3. This means there is no school for SPS students on Jan. 3. School resumes in-person on Tuesday, Jan. 4. Details on testing, athletics, childcare, and meals at buff.ly/3mFfxXh

Happy one year anniversary to the #SistersinLaw podcast! Brilliant insights every week from great and impressive women: Joyce Alene⁩ ⁦Kimberly Atkins Stohr⁩ ⁦Barb McQuade⁩ ⁦Jill Wine-Banks (now on Threads as jillwinebanks)⁩! Check it out politicon.podlink.to/sistersinlaw