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February 23, 2011
Snow flurries and ice pellets started in Maple Leaf about 5 p.m. The city Department of Transportation says its forces are in position: Nineteen plow trucks with salt spreaders are pre-positioned around Seattle. Snow routes have been pre-treated with magnesium chloride salt brine, emphasizing elevated structures. The department has been working 12-hour shifts for 24-hour …
February 23, 2011
Update, 4:35 p.m. The National Weather Service in Seattle just issued a short-term forecast: NOW - HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEADING EDGE OF ARCTIC AIR WILL DROP SOUTH THROUGH NORTHERN KING AND WESTERN SNOHOMISH COUNTIES DURING THE EVENING COMMUTE. THESE SHOWERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LOCALLY HEAVY SNOWFALL AMOUNTS IN A SHORT TIME. …
February 23, 2011
Update 3 p.m.: Lengthy backup remains. Our news partners The Seattle Times has a report here. The mainline lanes of southbound Interstate 5 were closed shortly before noon after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash at the Lake City Way exit. One lane had reopened a few minutes ago, but the backup extends …
February 23, 2011
Maple Leaf resident Phil Borgnes sent us these photos from All the Best Pet Care, 8050 Lake City Way N.E., which he said is closed for the time being after being burglarized sometime between 4 and 7 a.m. today. He said Qwest workers are seen above repairing phone and Internet at the Maple Leaf company. We’ll …
February 23, 2011
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