After setting new rainfall records for June in multiple cities in the Puget Sound region, the traditional warm summer coupled with longer days and dry weather is returning to our area. As the weather … [Read more...]
Is Summer Finally Arriving in the Snoqualmie Valley?
June 19, 2022 by
Mother nature finally felt sorry for us Pacific Northwesterners and decided to give us some sun. We still have a chance of a few rain showers tonight, Sunday, and then changes begin to give us much … [Read more...]
State Fire Marshal’s Office Recognizes Wildfire Awareness Month
May 25, 2022 by
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office joins fire agencies around the state in recognizing the importance of being prepared for wildfire season. In 2021, more than 1,800 wildfires … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Unprecedented May Wind Event Possible for Wednesday
May 17, 2022 by
The Snoqualmie Valley has a November wind storm heading our way on May 18th. This won’t be a historic wind event, but this is an unprecedented situation for May. With this spring being the coldest … [Read more...]
Updated: Spring Snow Brings Snoqualmie Pass Closure
April 9, 2022 by
Final Update 9:00 PM: I-90 Westbound is now open. Chains are required on all vehicles except AWD/4WD. _________________________________________________ Update 6:35 PM: Crews are still clearing a number of … [Read more...]
Updated: Monday Afternoon Fatality Accident Westbound I90
April 4, 2022 by
Final Update 5:30 PM: Westbound I-90 has completely reopened ________________________________________________________ Update 3:18 PM: One lane of Westbound I-90 east of Preston has reopened. The rest … [Read more...]
Hang on to Your Plants; Mother Nature isn’t Ready for Spring
April 2, 2022 by
The calendar says Spring, but mother nature doesn’t want us to get too far ahead. We have a lot of rain, some wind for the lowlands and possibly up to two feet of snow for the cascade … [Read more...]
Road Closures and Flooding Issues in the Snoqualmie Valley
March 1, 2022 by
As the Snoqualmie River and local creeks continue to rise, king County Road Division crews continue to work to assess Snoqualmie Valley roads impacted by floodwaters and landslides. Here is a list of the … [Read more...]
Updated: Wet Weather Causes Issues on Our Local Roads this Monday Afternoon
February 28, 2022 by
Updated March 1st 830 AM: Flooding Closes Some Low-lying City Roads As of 8:15 AM, 3/1/22, flooding has closed the following roads: Millpond Rd, Reinig Rd (near Snoqualmie Valley Trail Bridge), Northern St … [Read more...]
Sand and Sandbags Available at North Bend Public Works for Residents Concerned About Localized Flooding
February 28, 2022 by
The City’s Public Works Facility has sand and sandbags available for residents concerned about potential localized street flooding impacting their homes and businesses. Please enter through … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Returns to the Snoqualmie Valley
February 18, 2022 by
Old mother nature was just messing with us last weekend with temps in the mid-’60s. She’s changing us back to winter conditions. Let’s start with the incoming winds. The wind gusts will be picking up … [Read more...]
A Rare February Taste of Spring for the Snoqualmie Valley this Week
February 6, 2022 by
Thinking Spring? For February this is not the type of weather that we normally expect, but no complaints, right? The models are currently showing low to the mid 50’s for the highs going into next weekend. … [Read more...]
Aurora Chasing with North Bend Local Photographer Travis Wetherbee (Part Two)
January 23, 2022 by
When we last left Travis in part one, he had successfully climbed to a high vantage point on Rattlesnake Ridge to photograph the Aurora Borealis. Now he had to navigate his way down the trail while being … [Read more...]
Aurora Chasing with North Bend Local Photographer Travis Wetherbee (Part One)
January 16, 2022 by
Living Snoqualmie's number one clicked photo on Instagram in 2021 was a photo of the Aurora Borealis by local photographer, Travis Wetherbee. When we saw he was going to write up his experience that night, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Pass to Re-open with the Goal to get Freight Moving at 5 p.m. Sunday
January 9, 2022 by
After being closed for almost four days due to extreme avalanche danger and record-breaking snowfall and conditions, I-90 Snoqualmie Pass will reopen at 5 p.m. Sunday at 45 mph at the summit with traction tires … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Pass Closure: Saturday WSDOT update
January 8, 2022 by
According to the Washington Department of Transportation, good progress continues to be made on Snoqualmie, Stevens, White & Blewett passes. Even though there is still a lot of work to go, they … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie, Stevens, White & Blewett Passes Unlikely to Open Until Sunday
January 7, 2022 by
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), I-90 closed Wednesday at 11:30 PM due to avalanche danger and hazardous conditions. Because of the conditions and amount of … [Read more...]
City of Snoqualmie Winter Storm Response Update
January 6, 2022 by
Public Works crews are clearing snow and ice throughout the city, including removing snow and ice from blocked storm drains. If you can do so safely, please remove compacted snow and ice from these … [Read more...]
North Bend Snowstorm Recovery Update, January 6th: Help Clear Storm Drains to Prevent Localized Flooding
January 6, 2022 by
Due to the melt of significant accumulated snow around the City, and now heavy rain, many roads in the City are at risk of ponding and possible localized flooding. To help mitigate the risk of … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Pass Closed Until January 8th
January 6, 2022 by
Due to dangerous weather conditions from falling trees and avalanche danger, I-90 Snoqualmie Pass will remain closed until Saturday, Jan. 8. I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass remains closed between North Bend … [Read more...]
