Sammamish, Issaquah Prepare For Frigid Temperatures, Snow

SAMMAMISH, WA — Sammamish and Issaquah 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, both cities have shared a list of important resources to help residents stay safe and informed, including maps of priority snow routes and updated information on severe weather shelters around the region.

Here are a few helpful links from both cities:

Sammamish:

• Winter Storm Readiness
• Winter Driving Preparation and Tips
• Use MySammamish to report a downed tree or power line, or blocked road
• Shelters and Day Centers
• Sign up for text or e-mail alerts from the city
• Check the city's Weather Events page for new updates

Issaquah:

• Live traffic cameras
• Snow Route Status Map
• Weather forecasts
• Snow priority maps
• Regional Winter Shelters

To help reach more people without adequate heating or shelter, the Issaquah Senior Center will operate daily, beginning Sunday, Dec. 26.

Here is a list of other 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

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