City of Sequim readies for possible snow

The National Weather Service reports a possibility of snow this weekend in the Sequim area, so the City of Sequim’s Public Works crew will be on call throughout the weekend to clear city streets if necessary.

During snow storms, the city crews concentrate on clearing Sequim’s main arterials first, such as Washington Street, Sequim Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Third Avenue, overpasses, and school routes when schools are in session, according to city staff.

See the detailed map of routes here.

City crews use magnesium chloride, a liquid de-icing agent, on roads and overpasses when temperatures drop below freezing.

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The City of Sequim owns 54 miles of roads and alleyways, and many parking lots and sidewalks.

There are also 19 miles of private streets and roadways within the city limits that the city does not clear, so city staff ask the community to help clear snow from the sidewalks that adjoin their homes and businesses.

With questions, contact Operations Manager Ty Brown at (360) 912-3220 or tbrown@sequimwa.gov.

Snow anticipated in the Sequim area

According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulation is anticipated through at least Monday, Feb. 3 in the lower Sequim area.

On Friday, Jan. 31, chance of precipitation is anticipated to be 90% with snow accumulation of less than half-an-inch possible.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, snow showers could occur before 10 a.m. with rain and snow showers anticipated in the afternoon. That night, another half-an-inch of snow is possible.

For Sunday, Feb. 2, there’s a 90% chance of snow showers before 1 p.m., with snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10 p.m. Again, new snow accumulation could be less than one-inch possible.

Monday morning, snow showers are likely before 10 a.m.

Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash/ The Sequim grain elevator sees snow last year during a cold spell last January.

Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash/ The Sequim grain elevator sees snow last year during a cold spell last January.