As the winter storms brought significant snow to the Puget Sound region, some were more prepared than others. Thankfully, many who were ready for the weather were also able to help those in need. We want to hear the stories of those unsung heroes who helped their friends, neighbors or strangers get through the storm…
A snow-related outage knocked out power to roughly 1,400 customers, including the Town Center area, for a few hours early Monday night after a tree branch hit a power line. Power was out at the Mountlake Terrace Freeway transit station, and Sound Transit said it set up temporary lights in response. As more snow fell…
Waste Management, which provides garbage and recycling collection for Mountlake Terrace residents and businesses, said on its website that due to snow and ice condition, there will be no trash or recycling pickup Monday, Feb. 11. Monday customers already missed service a week ago — Feb. 4 — due to snow. The company said it…
A reader asked us to share information about maintaining bird feeders — and especially hummingbird feeders — in cold weather. We posed the questions to our experts, and received this column from Candy Brown, a member of the Pilchuck Audubon Society. Songbirds Provide plenty of dry, nutritious seed. I only feed black oil sunflower seed…
Edmonds Community College said that “due to continued inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions,” it would be closed Monday, Feb. 11. All classes (including evening and online classes) and activities are canceled.
The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be open Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 10-12. The shelter opens at 7:15 p.m. at Maple Park Church (60th Avenue West and 176th Street Southwest). Dinner, a warm mat and blanket, and breakfast are provided. Those needing transportation should meet at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., where pickup is…
As temperatures fall (and so does snow) it is important to remember to keep animal companions safe from the cold. The Lynnwood-based PAWS recommends the following, shared from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, cats can freeze, become lost or stolen or become injured or killed. Outdoor cats…
Updated at 5:30 p.m. with additional details. Waste Management, which provides garbage and recycling collection for Mountlake Terrace residents, said on its website it has resumed trash pickup after being sidelined by snow and ice on the roads earlier this week. According to a message on the company’s website, Waste Management resumed service in Mountlake…
Updated at 10 p.m. Tuesday with additional information. The Tuesday sunshine began to melt the snow that blanketed Mountlake Terrace Monday, but city officials say residents should still be wary of ice on the ground. And more ice is likely Wednesday after an expected overnight freeze. The Edmonds School District closed all schools Tuesday and…
Due to snow-related weather conditions, both Edmonds School District schools and Edmonds Community College announced they will be closed Monday, Feb. 4. The school district said that all schools and programs would be closed. Edmonds Community College said it. has canceled all classes, including evening and online classes, and activities. All updates are posted on edcc.edu/alert. Community…
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South Snohomish County got a dusting of snow Sunday afternoon, and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory through Monday morning. Community Transit advised bus riders to be prepared for possible service delays Monday due to snow and icy road conditions. The transit agency also advises riders to: Visit www.communitytransit.org and check out the Snow Service…
Even if winter is not officially over, it’s sure going to feel like it this weekend, our online news partner The Seattle Times reports. The forecast includes dry weather, sun and highs that are expected to reach into the 60s in some areas of the Puget Sound region and the upper 50s in others. “If…
Did it snow in your area overnight? Share your Mountlake Terrace snow photos with us by emailing them to mltnewseditor@gmail.com. Let us know who to give photo credit to and an area of town where the photo was taken. We may share them on our website!
Western Washington residents should prepare for frigid wind and a chance of snow over the weekend, according to a Thursday report from the National Weather Service. Winds on Friday and Saturday could be strong enough to knock down trees and power lines, causing power outages. Temperatures are expected to be the coldest of the season on…
Are you no longer just dreaming of a white Christmas, but living it this year? Share your Mountlake Terrace snow photos with us by emailing them to mltnewseditor@gmail.com. Let us know who to give photo credit to and an area of town where the photo was taken. We may share them on our website!
If you thought it felt like fall on Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) says it’s just getting started. Saturday morning will likely be sunny. After that, rain is expected to move in. A forecast released Friday morning by the NWS shows Saturday’s high at 75 degrees. After that, the high temperature is not expected…
High temperatures are expected to continue all weekend, and smoke may return by early next week, our online news partner The Seattle Times reported Thursday. The high climbed to about 80 on Friday and is expected to reach into the mid-80s through most of the holiday weekend. On Monday and Tuesday, the highs could reach…
One year has passed since one of the strongest summer windstorms hit western Washington. Snohomish County PUD is using the occasion to remind customers that storms can strike at any time. During major storms, PUD says no utility can guarantee uninterrupted power, and it could take days or longer to get power restored. Items such as…
According to an Edmonds School District announcement, forecasters are beginning to predict the possibility of snow in the upcoming weeks. Here’s what you need to know if you have a child attending local public schools: If it is necessary to have a late start or close schools due to inclement weather, a decision is made…
