King County Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, and Everett Transit suspended all service Friday due to incredibly slippery road conditions across the region brought on by freezing rain and snow. Sound Transit has also grounded its ST Express buses and most Sounder trips, but Link light rail service continues at 10-minute frequencies, albeit with some occasional delays. It took diligent work overnight to make that service possible.
“[Sound Transit] had de-icing trains running all night, so Link service is still running this AM,” Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm said in a tweet. “We are experiencing some delays and reduced headways as we switch out the Ice Trains and are watching the weather closely to maintain safety and service.”
In Thurston County, Intercity Transit is operating on snow routes, but most connecting services are suspended. Seattle streetcar service is suspended, as are the Seattle Monorail and King County Water Taxi. Additionally, the Port of Seattle closed all runways early in the morning and has opened just one so far, effectively suspending nearly all air travel at Sea-Tac airport on Friday, but the Port reports all runways are open by Saturday and airlines were gradually trying to get caught up after missing so many flights.
