Drivers are encouraged to check the forecast and check conditions before they head out. Drivers should consider waiting a several hours before driving and putting off unnecessary trips. Drivers should be prepared for any emergency and bring food, water, extra clothing, have a full tank of gas and a fully charged cell phone.
Know before you go
- WSDOT offers several ways to get up-to-date weather, traffic and construction information before hitting the road.
- Carry chains and know the traction and chain requirements.
- Call 511. WSDOT’s driver information phone line provides real-time traffic, incident and closure information. Out-of-state callers can dial 1-800-695-ROAD (7623). TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
- Sign up for email updates and social media tools such as Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter – @wsdot, @wsdot_traffic, @wsdot_passes, @wsdot_tacoma, @SnoqualmiePass.
On the road
- Overhead and roadside electronic signs provide emergency and incident alerts and point-to-point travel times in some Seattle-area locations during rush hours. Use roadside travel time signs to help judge the time to reach your destination.
- Highway advisory radios allow drivers to hear updates when the flashing lights along the highway are activated. Program 530 AM and 1610 AM on your radio before you leave and tune in when signs are flashing.
- Ask a passenger to use one of the many Mobile Applications available.
Hyperlinks within the news release:
- WSDOT Puget Sound traffic www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/seattle/
- WSDOT weather page www.wsdot.com/traffic/weather/
- WSDOT winter weather driving information www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter
- WSDOT online tools www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic
- WSDOT social media and mobile apps www.wsdot.wa.gov/Inform
- King County Metro metro.kingcounty.gov/