With heavy snow, as much as 12 inches predicted in the next couple of days, Seattle is bracing for the worst. Snow plows are at the ready and on Magnolia arterials salt has been spread. But The Magnolia Voice needs your help to get the word out.
As of now, the National Weather Service predicted?lowland areas, including Seattle, could get three to seven inches of snow through Tuesday morning. They are also forecasting the possibility of another six to 12 inches of snow over the lowlands on Wednesday.
Mayor Mike McGinn said, “with the possibility of significant snowfall, we are urging residents to be prepared,? said McGinn. ?The Seattle Department of Transportation is treating major streets around the clock, our Emergency Operations Center is activated and other city departments are taking readiness steps. The public should get ready as well, making sure they have needed supplies in the event we do get a lot of snow.?
To make sure neighbors are in the know, The Magnolia Voice is urging anyone with any information such as school issues, road problems, slide areas, power outages or otherwise, to email tips@magnoliavoice.com or call 206-612-0036. The faster we can get the word out, the safer and more informed will our community be.