Bellevue Prepares For Snow, Frigid Temperatures This Week

BELLEVUE, WA — Bellevue city officials are urging residents to prepare for "dramatic winter weather" this week, including up to 6 inches of snow that could fall through Tuesday in the greater Seattle area and subfreezing temperatures persisting through Thursday.

Tuesday is forecast to be the snowiest day in the stretch, with a possible second round arriving Thursday. Temperatures will struggle to break out of the low 30s until Friday.

Crews worked over the weekend to apply de-icer on the roads and plan to work around the clock this week as conditions warrant. Officials recommend neighbors who are able to limit their travel consider doing so, and those that must drive should plan to take it slow.

Residents can check what streets have been plowed using the city's new online map tool. Updates will be posted on the city's extreme weather response page and on social media.

Here are a few more winter weather tips from the city:

• Utilities can help you protect your pipes and deal with any freeze or break.
• If your garbage/recycling pickup seems delayed, check Republic Services for updates.
• Community centers in Bellevue are available during the day as warming centers:
  • Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave NE, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Local shelters are adding overflow beds. The King County Regional Homelessness Authority has details.
• To report a power outage, please call Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773 or report it online. Do not use generators or grills inside to heat or cook; they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Streets are plowed based on our priority map, with arterials that provide access for fire, medical, police and transit taken care of first. If snowfall is continuous, these major routes may require repeated plowing and sanding before crews are able to clear neighborhood streets.