Snow and Freezing Weather - February 2025

Published on January 30, 2025

For plow routes, safety tips, and more snow response information, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/snow.

To report a non-emergency issue, please use Our Kirkland. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

Road Closures

Road closures are updated continuously as the data is received. Last update: 8:30 AM, Friday, February 7, 2025

There are no road closures at this time.

Announcements

Waste Management

Friday (2/7) Residential Customers: WM is operating normal routes today, though they did delay their start due to road conditions. They will service as many customers as possible today, though it’s likely that they may encounter some icy roads where service is not possible. If customers are missed, they will be noted and can place out double loads of garbage, recycling, and yard waste on their next regular service day. Commercial customers will continue to be serviced as conditions allow. For questions related to service, customers can call WM at 425-587-0040 or visit www.wmnorthwest.com/kirkland.

Customers can sign up to receive alert messages from Waste Management through you My WM account, and via the Our Kirkland service portal. For Our Kirkland, follow these instructions to sign up for alerts:

Go to the Our Kirkland webpage.
Click on the blue button “Our Kirkland Portal”
Click on the turquoise button “Request for Service” in lower right
Enter your address in the text box immediately under “Issue Location”. Click blue button “Next” below the map.
In the text box immediately below “Type of Issue”, type in “I want to…” and the box will automatically suggest “I Want To Receive Waste Management Alerts”. Select that option. Alternatively, click and browse to "Garbage/Water/Sewer Billing" and hit the black triangle to expand more options. Select “I Want To Receive Waste Management Alerts”.
Fill in the text boxes that pop up. Click blue button “Next” when entered.
Fill out your contact information in the text boxes. Select your notification preference at the bottom (Email or Text). Click blue button “Create Request” when complete.

Kirkland Parks and Community Services Holiday Hours

Friday, February 7 (Morning): All morning recreation programs are canceled.

At this time, Friday afternoon programs are scheduled to continue as planned. We are closely monitoring the weather and will provide updates as needed.

Check our weather hotline at 425-587-3335 for info.
For questions please email Parks staff at eparks@kirklandwa.gov or call 425-587-3330.

Lake Washington School District

LWSD: Two-Hour Delay, Buses on Snow Routes – February 7, 2025
Due to ongoing icy road conditions, all schools in Lake Washington School District will be on a two-hour delay on Friday, February 7, 2025. Buses will run on snow routes both in the morning and in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to continue to rise throughout the morning, which should help to improve road conditions. If necessary, families will be notified of additional schedule changes by 6:30 a.m.
The following programs are canceled: All preschool services, Morning Extended Day, Pull-Out Quest, before school music, before school sports and out-of-district transportation.

More information at https://www.lwsd.org/

Metro Transit

Buses may be operating on snow routes. Visit https://metrowinter.comfor more information. You can also call Metro's Customer Information Office at 206-553-3000 for trip planning assistance.

Here’s how you can stay informed, safe, and ready when the snowflakes start to fall:

1. Watch the Weather with NWS

Stay ahead of the storm by monitoring the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast. Get real-time updates on snow predictions, temperatures, and potential winter hazards.

• Visit www.weather.gov for the latest forecasts.

• Follow @NWSSeattle on social media for local weather alerts.

2. Track the Plows & Plan Your Route

Avoid surprises by using Kirkland’s new snowplow tracking map. This handy tool shows the current location of snowplows and includes traffic cameras for real-time road conditions.

Priority Snow Routes: Crews prioritize critical roads first, such as lifeline routes near Evergreen Hospital, fire stations, and freeway interchanges. After that, they’ll move on to arterial and collector streets.

Check out the tracking map and priority snow route map at www.kirklandwa.gov/snow

3. Driveways & Sidewalks

Keeping sidewalks and driveways clear is every property owner’s responsibility. Follow these tips to shovel safely:

Push, Don’t Lift: Reduce strain on your back.
Dress Smart: Wear warm, breathable clothes and sturdy boots.
Stay Hydrated: Shoveling is hard work—don’t forget water!

Don’t forget to sprinkle deicer before the snow sticks and sweep up any leftover salt or sand once the snow melts to protect Kirkland’s waterways.

4. Know Who to Call

Urgent Issues: For urgent public right-of-way concerns, call Kirkland’s 24/7 line at 425-587-3900.
Power Outages: Check Puget Sound Energy’s outage map at www.pse.com/outage or call 1-888-225-5773.

For non-emergencies, use the Our Kirkland platform to report issues or request services.

5. Stay Safe & Informed

Avoid Driving: If you don’t need to drive, stay home. Be sure to park in your driveway or garage to keep roads clear for plows and first responders.

Check Road Conditions: Use the City's traffic camera map and WSDOT resources to review road conditions before heading out.

6. Prevent Freezing Pipes

Let faucets drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
Keep cabinet doors open to let warm air circulate around plumbing.

With a little preparation and teamwork, we can navigate winter storms together! For the latest updates on Kirkland’s snow response, visit www.kirklandwa.gov/snow. Stay safe, stay warm, and let’s weather the storms together.

Our Public Works crews are geared up and ready for action! Stay safe, stay prepared, and remember: if you see a snow plow, give it room to work.