Here’s The Plan For Snow And Cold In Everett

The forecast is calling for the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures in Everett, Washington over the next week. Here’s our annual update of snow information for those in the Everett city limits.

First thing is a list of important phone numbers to have handy in case you need help or to report an issue.
 
To keep 911 lines free for emergencies, please use these numbers:
To report an emergency: dial 911
To contact police or fire for a non-emergency: 425-407-3999
To report a power outage to Snohomish PUD: 425-783-1001
To report a road condition in Everett city limits: call the 24-hour Dispatch hotline at 425-257-8821
Other numbers:
Parks inclement weather hotline: 425-257-8399
For Everett Transit routes, contact the Transit customer service phone line: 425-257-7777

Here from last year are some great tips and important information to help folks in Everett prepare for snow and ice.

How to prepare

• Take steps to prepare your family and home for snow, cold temperatures and possible power outages. Visit the City website for resources: everettwa.gov/prepare.
• For weather updates, visit weather.gov/sew.
• View a map of Everett priority snow and ice removal routes.

When the snow hits or ground temperatures freeze

• Be a good neighbor and clear your sidewalk if you can. By City code, property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice. Pile up cleared snow where it doesn’t impede travel.
• View a map of Everett priority snow and ice removal routes to see what streets (within City limits) get plowed and treated by City staff.  Sometimes street plowing causes “snow walls” on sidewalks and driveways that you may need to clear.
• View Everett’s traffic cameras to look at road conditions at 40 locations across the city.
• Visit everettwa.gov/inclementweather for City inclement weather updates and additional resources.
• Call Public Works dispatch at 425-257-8821 to report trouble areas on the roads.
• Increase the distance between you and other cars on the roadway and allow for more time to brake and make turns.
• Wet snow is very heavy. Be cautious of falling trees and branches and heavy, wet snow accumulations on roofs.
• As the weather warms back up, clear blocked storm drains of snow and ice to help manage surface water and prevent flooding.