Another storm blows through Puget Sound, creates traffic backups

Nov 6, 2013, 4:05 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2013, 5:27 pm

A look at the long backups on southbound I-5 from Everett.

More southbound I-5 Everett trouble a collision blocks in the HOV just after US-2.

Crews are on the scene of an enormous puddle on the ramp from 124th to Northbound I-405 that's causing problems.

Same exact spot as earlier an earlier accident at southbound I-5 at SR 526 in Everett, where a collision takes up the two left lanes.

A collision on SB I-5 just north of SR 526 took up two center lanes - and lots of cars were involved.

A collision on northbound I-405 just before I-90 in took up the two left lanes.

The scene of a multi-car collision Multi-car on southbound I-405 at the W. Valley Highway in the right lane.

A collision blocked the three right lanes of southbound I-5 near SR 526. WSDOT recommends avoiding SB I-5 in Everett. A 4-mile backup was reported.

Lights flash due to a collision in the HOV lane on southbound I-5 near 220th SW.

No, these WSDOT crews aren't fishing: They're clearing a ton of standing water on I-405 near Coal Creek.

After the worst of the morning commute was over a semi truck managed to get turned around on the eastbound I-90 highrise.

WSDOT says that in this photo, crew work to clear a drain on the I-5 ramp to I-90.

WSDOT tweeted, "Our crew is on the scene on the ramp from I-5 to I-90 to somehow clear this standing water."

Despite the laws of gravity, standing water is seen on a ramp going uphill, from SB I-5 to EB I-90.

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The wind has kicked up again Thursday afternoon and it’s causing problems on area roadways. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory in effect until 8 p.m. from Everett to southwest Washington.

Drive times across the region are much longer than usual: Alderwood to Southcenter is over 100 minutes, Everett to Seattle is 90 minutes, Bellevue to Seattle is 45 minutes, Federal Way to Seattle is 60 minutes.

The Washington State Department of Transportation has reported collisions and stalls from Bellingham to Tukwila. There are so many issues, the WSDOT on Twitter has nearly given up.

Oy vey! It's getting worse… http://t.co/SXBMxekywr

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 8, 2013

Puget Sound Energy reported about 5,200 customers without power on Bainbridge Island Thursday morning, but power was restored by 4:30 p.m.

Wind brings the possibility of downed tree limbs and power outages, though KING 5 Meteorologist Rich Marriott said that thanks to the heavy gusts on Saturday, much of the “tree trimming” had already been done.

According to the NWS, the snow level in the Cascades and Olympics will drop as low as 3,000 feet.

In eastern Washington, Thursday’s storm will likely bring gusty winds with valley rain and mountain snow.

Cloudy, showery weather statewide is expected to last through the weekend and into Veteran’s Day.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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