City of Seattle says its ready for possible weekend snow

The Seattle Department of Transportation is preparing for
freezing temperatures and maybe some snow this weekend.

“The forecast is pretty iffy, but it looks like Sunday
morning or Sunday afternoon we’re going to get some
precipitation either in the form of rain, freezing rain, or
snow; and then a hard freeze Sunday night,” said SDOT
spokesperson Steve Pratt.

Equipment and personnel are ready to go if they’re needed.
Supplies of rock salt and liquid magnesium chloride have
been replenished and dump trucks are being outfitted with
plows and spreaders.

Additional crews are also ready to work over the weekend and
into the Monday morning commute.

University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor
Cliff
Mass says there will definitely be a lot of new snow in
the mountains this weekend and it’s quite possible some
lowland areas will get some snow.

While the details are limited, Mass says Monday morning will
be very chilly.