Redmond Prepares For Frigid Temperatures, Snow

REDMOND, WA — Redmond city officials have shared a list of reminders and resources to help neighbors prepare for a rare dose of snow over the long holiday weekend, followed by a prolonged stretch of dangerously cold conditions.

According to the latest forecasts, most of the lowlands could pick up 1 to 4 inches of snow between Christmas night and Sunday 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, Redmond has shared a list of important resources to help residents stay safe and informed, including a map of emergency road closures and updated information on severe weather shelters around the region.

Here are a few helpful winter weather resources:

• Drive carefully, drive slowly! If road conditions are too treacherous, it's best to stay home. If you must be on the roads, you can check for travel and weather advisories and discover resources and tips for winter driving at Washington State Department of Transportation.
• Report a power outage: To report a power outage or view the power outage map, download the PSE app or visit the PSE website, or call Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773.
• Clear sidewalks: Please help make walking in your neighborhood safe during winter weather - help clear the sidewalks!
• Clear storm drains: Heavy snow can block storm drains and cover up other blocking debris. Please help keep storm drains flowing freely to reduce the risk of local flooding.
• Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: Please remember! You cannot use generators or gas or charcoal grills inside the house. Carbon monoxide levels build quickly and are a silent killer.
• If temperatures fall below freezing protect your pipes from freezing by wrapping outdoor and indoor pipes with cloth, bags, or other insulating materials.

Here is a list of shelters around the Eastside, courtesy of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority:

• Bellevue: Congregations for the Homeless (515B 116th Ave NE, Bellevue), for adult men, 425-496-4885, closest bus route is the 271.
• Kirkland: The Sophia Way, two locations, Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 200, Kirkland) and Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), women or women with children only, 425-896-7385, closest bus routes are the 239 and 250.
• Kirkland: New Bethlehem Place (8045 120th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland), for families with children, 425-679-0354.
• Redmond: Friends of Youth (16101 NE 87th ST Suite 110, Redmond), for youth and young adults, 206-236-5437.
• Issaquah: Day Center – Issaquah Senior Center (75 NE Creek Way, Issaquah), Dec. 26 at 10:00am – 6:00pm, Dec. 27-30 at 8:30am-4:00pm, Dec. 31 at 10:00am-6:00pm.

Residents can keep up with the latest changes in the weather forecast on the NWS Seattle social media feeds.