Kirkland Prepares For Snow, Frigid Temperatures

KIRKLAND, WA — Kirkland city officials have shared a list of reminders and resources as Puget Sound prepares for a rare dose of snow over the long holiday weekend. According to the latest forecasts, most of the lowlands could pick up 3 to 5 inches of snow between Christmas night and Monday evening.

Things will take an even colder turn after the holiday, with unusually frigid temperatures on tap heading into the new year. By Monday, afternoon highs could fall to the high 20s, with overnight lows potentially dipping into the teens. There's a small chance lows could even hit single digits.

Ahead of the wintry blast, Kirkland has shared a list of important resources to help residents stay safe and informed, including a map of priority snow routes. Residents can also find weather-related alerts on the city's official Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Here are a few key resources from the city of Kirkland:

• Snow Plow Routes: A map of snow plow routes is available on the City’s website. Plowing, sanding, and deicing follows designated priority routes. If you wish to report conditions in your neighborhood, requests for service can be submitted 24/7 through Our Kirkland or by calling 425-587-3900. Please note: requests outside of the pre-established priority routes may not receive high priority due to resource limitations.
• Recreation Programs: City staff will evaluate conditions and make the appropriate decision to cancel or delay programs. The Inclement Weather Hotline is 425-587-3335.
• Solid Waste Pickups: When snow and ice disrupt services, Waste Management will post updates on their website. For more information, go to www.wmnorthwest.com/kirkland or call 1-800-592-9995.
• Report Power Outages or Trees near Power Lines: Power outages can be reported to PSE at https://www.pse.com/outage. For safety reasons, Puget Sound Energy handles tree issues within 12 feet of power lines – call 1-888-225-5773 to report. Learn more about being safe if the power goes out here.

Residents can find more information about Kirkland's winter operations online, along with live traffic cameras and other resources.