Island roads have been terrible since the Big Snow hit on Thursday leaving many of us stuck in our homes, afraid to take our cars up and down slippery hills.
When I finally ventured out on Friday afternoon, I found unplowed, icy roads everywhere. Just look at the ABS indicator on my dashboard, telling me that I’m losing traction as I drive up 40th from Island Crest Way.
The City of Mercer Island is “prepared with sanders and snow plows to work around the clock if necessary”, according to the Mercer Island Winter Weather Update on the city website, which also includes a map of the snow and ice routes. But I saw precious little plowing or sanding yet during my drive. In fact, my Prius was completely unable to make it up the Merrimount Drive hill, in spite of two attempts.
Some streets, like 24th ave, were completely blocked off by city-erected barricades
Saturday morning looks to be a little better, but maybe not for long. Another big storm is scheduled to hit tonight.
Click here to see a map of photos taken during my drive around the island.
[crossposted at iMercerisland.com]
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