Snow update: King County Metro service returning to normal, cold temperatures to continue
With the threat of snow receding and roadway conditions improving across most of King County, Metro bus service is returning to normal with a few exceptions.
- RapidRide G line remains temporarily suspended Thursday, Feb. 6, with plans to return to normal service, Friday, Feb. 7. The Route 90 snow shuttle will continue to operate Thursday.
- Some routes in south Seattle and south King County are temporarily on partial snow reroutes due to roadway conditions. Check the service advisories page for the latest information on how your Metro and Sound Transit routes are affected.
Metro staff are monitoring roadway conditions, weather forecasts and the potential for any further snow Friday and through the weekend. Current forecasts call for very cold temperatures Friday and through the weekend. We will additionally adjust service and routing if roadway conditions worsen. Riders are encouraged to monitor Metro communications and webpage updates for the routes they rely on.
Before traveling, riders are encouraged to:
- VisitMetro’s service advisories page for the latest information on how your Metro and Sound Transit routes are affected.
- Sign up for transit alerts for your favorite routes to receive updates via email and text.
- Text for Departures can provide useful information to riders in the event a trip is canceled. Text your stop number to 62550. Estimated departure times are less accurate due to winter weather and roadway conditions.
- Hours are extended at Metro’s Customer Information Office, with staff available 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, for trip planning assistance. Call 206-553-3000.
- If you must travel, prepare for service delays, allow additional travel time and explore alternate transit routes in your area.
- Transit customers are advised to wait for buses at posted bus stops on flat portions of cleared arterials or at major transfer points, such as park-and-ride lots and transit centers where there may be multiple service options.
Our winter travel tips are available in አማርኛ (Amharic), العربية (Arabic), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 官話 (Traditional Chinese), 한국어 (Korean), Русский (Russian), af Soomaali (Somali), Español (Spanish), Wikang Tagalog/Filipino (Tagalog/Filipino), Українська (Ukrainian), and Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese).
Other Metro services
Don’t be caught in the cold! Winter weather also could delay or cancel service if you ride the Water Taxi, use services such Metro Flex, or if you use Access. Check their webpages for updates and if there are travel options available before you go.