Renton Neighborhoods May Not Be Plowed Until Friday: City

RENTON, WA — Crews began plowing Renton's main and secondary roads at around 10 p.m. yesterday, but they may not be able to get to neighborhoods until tomorrow, officials said.

In a "Severe Weather Update" posted to the city of Renton's website at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, the city outlined its response to last night's latest round of snow — including its plowing status.

The day crew will likely be removing snow from main and secondary roads all day today and into tonight before it can move on to smaller streets, officials said in the alert.

"Once comfortable these roads are passable, they will return to the neighborhoods," the alert said. "At this time, that looks to be Friday."

Here are some other updates from the city:

Waste Collection

Republic Services will not collect trash and recycling today due to the wintry conditions, the alert said. The city's Solid Waste Division is working to provide an alternate collection method, which will be posted when it's finalized.

Republic Services' status updates can be found here.

Shelter

A severe weather shelter, located at the Highlands Neighborhood Center (800 Edmonds Avenue NE), will be open 24 hours a day through Jan. 2. Shelter information is available by calling 211.

The shelter can fit 22-25 people and has separate sleeping spaces for single women, single men, couples, and families with children. Officials will provide snacks, food and warm beverages.

Closures & Cancellations

Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center will be closed for the rest of this week. City Hall is closed with no in-person services, though online services are still available, and the Jan. 1 Polar Bear Plunge has been canceled.

Renton community members can check the city website here for updates during city emergencies.