Sunday Night City Of Everett And Schools Update

February 10, 2019

Everett

snow

Coming down again about 7:25 PM Sunday night

7:30 PM Update: Everett Schools have issued the following: Tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 11, all Everett Public Schools will be schools closed because of weather conditions. Go to http://www.everettsd.org for more info. Stay safe and warm!

Mukilteo school classes have been canceled for tomorrow (Monday, February 11) because of hazardous road conditions. Classes at the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center also will be canceled. The canceling of school also means that all other school events and activities have been canceled for tomorrow. This includes any scheduled sports contests, team practices, and after-school meetings. Information about the rescheduling of these events will be made available in the coming days.

Here is the word in from Everett Community College and WSU Everett: All EvCC locations, WSU Everett, and Everett University Center are closed Monday, Feb. 11 due to weather conditions. No day, evening, or online classes or activities

This just in from Naval Station Everett: Due to an issued Winter Storm Warning
Only NAVSTA Everett Mission Essential Personnel should report tomorrow, Monday 11Feb 2019. Significant amounts of ice and snow are expected to occur. CDC will be open to Mission Essential Personnel only from 0830-1600 for child care.

Here is the latest from the City of Everett:

Everett Public Works crews are continuing 24-hour operations as they prepare for more snow forecast for the next couple of days. Crews have spent the weekend plowing and laying salted sand; last night and today the roads have been too wet to put down deicer. Public Works has stockpiled salt and sand to last the coming week, and has more on order.

Water crews responded to a few small water main breaks this weekend that did not involve any property damage. Sewer and drainage crews have also assisted streets crews by clearing drains for snow melt runoff.

“As temperatures rise and snow starts to melt, the water has to go somewhere,” said Grant Moen, maintenance superintendent. “Please clear away snow from on top of and around any storm drains on your street. This will speed up drainage from snow melt and help keep water from traveling where it’s not wanted.”

Current road conditions

While crews have removed a lot of snow this weekend, there are still places with compact snow and ice that can make roads hazardous, and black ice is possible with the low temperatures that the area has been experiencing. Drivers should use caution and stay off the roads as much as possible.

As of 8 a.m. Sunday, crews had plowed 5,145 miles of streets and laid 2,302 cubic yards of salt and sand. Crews follow Everett’s Snow and Ice Control Plan, which prioritizes major arterials and secondary streets, but also clear roads in residential neighborhoods when possible, particularly areas with significant hills. Crews’ ability to clear neighborhood streets is dependent on staffing and the condition of priority routes.

Community members are encouraged to call the 24/7 dispatch line to report observations about specific locations: 425-257-8821. Additional dispatch staffing is available this weekend to take reports.

Snow and cold temperatures may affect City programs and facilities; updates will be posted on the City’s Facebook page and at www.everettwa.gov/inclementweather. Community members should call ahead if unsure whether a facility is operating on its normal schedule. For Parks programs and facilities, call 425-257-8399.

Winter weather tips:

  • Take steps to prepare your family and home for snow, cold temperatures and possible power outages. Visit the City website for resources: www.everettwa.gov/prepare.
  • Know before you go: View Everett’s traffic cameras to look at the conditions at 36 locations across the city
  • To report a hazardous road condition, call the 24-hour Dispatch hotline at 425-257-8821 or fill out an online service request at everettwa.gov/ServiceRequest
  • When driving, watch out for slippery conditions, take your time and allow additional stopping and following distance
  • To help crews plow streets, move cars and garbage cans off the street if possible

Visit www.everettwa.gov/inclementweather for up-to-date information on snow and ice removal efforts, program schedule changes and facility closures, as well as additional resources and information.



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