The National Weather Service has just updated (as of 2:46 p.m) the Winter Weather Advisory until 8:00 p.m. tonight. I never thought I'd ever hope for rain! :)...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Precipitation will turn to rain later this evening near the water and at lower elevations. The highest hilltop locations could set wet snow persist later into the night. * WHERE...The Seattle Tacoma metro area. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory extended to 8:00 p.m.
February 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Are you ready for more snow?
February 10, 2019 by 6 Comments
This morning we decided to drive to Lincoln Park before the next winter storm hits. Beach Drive was overall in good condition to drive with sporadic spots of ice (we do have all wheel drive). The north parking lot at Lincoln Park was closed. The south lot was open and icy.
The National Weather Service recently updated the forecast with a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 4:00 pm today and a Winter Storm Watch beginning on Monday.
UPDATED: 1153 AM PST Sun Feb 10 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST MONDAY…
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow expected late this afternoon and tonight with
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches likely. Heavy snow accumulations
of 5 to 10 inches are possible Monday afternoon and Monday
evening before precipitation possibly mixes with freezing rain,
rain or sleet.
* WHERE…Portions of west central Washington.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from
Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult to
impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
I am seeing the “s-word” in the forecast until Saturday! Please note the NWS advisory above does cover well beyond Seattle… hopefully we won’t wind up with as much snow as it looks possible. If we were to receive the highest amount of snow as predicted in the forecast below, we’d wind up with over a foot of snow by Tuesday!
The snow does make some people happy.
Snow!
February 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Last night, inches of beautiful snow arrived to the Beach Drive neighborhood.
Based on what I’m hearing from neighbors and what I see in our yard, I’m guessing we have about 4-6 inches of snow. I have not ventured out yet to see what the streets look like. Please let us know how the roads are in your area!
Winter Storm Warning is still in effect until 4:00 pm today. (Last update 3:45 am)
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Additional snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected through midday. This will be on top of the 2 to 4 inches that fell near the water in Seattle and 5 to 8 inches that have fallen elsewhere. North winds will increase today to 15 to 30 mph with a few gusts to 40 mph. The wind may reduce visibility at times due to blowing snow, especially near shorelines of the inland waters. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellevue, North Bend, Redmond, Kent, Mount Vernon, and Oak Harbor. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. Snowfall will slowly taper off today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall at 345 AM extends from around Seattle northwestward to Port Angeles. The snowfall will taper off from east to west today. Travel will be very difficult today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
I guess it’s a good thing we braved the grocery stores for “combat shopping” after all! Although
I must admit, I enjoyed seeing neighbors and making new friends while waiting in the long lines. 🙂
UPDATED 7:44 AM
Here’s a great tool to see what roads have been serviced in Seattle. The picture below is from 7:40 am this morning. Click this link for updated road conditions in Seattle.
Winter Storm Warning and Gale Watch
February 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It looks like we could be in for a doozie of storm starting later today. I’m amazed at the pics I’ve seen on social media of the empty shelves in several grocery stores in West Seattle! We will continue to keep you posted as much as possible. If we lose power, you’ll find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beachdriveblog
Here’s the data we have as of writing this post at 8:24 this morning:
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (UPDATED 2:19 AM)...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Local snowfall accumulations of 8 inches. North to northeast winds will increase late tonight and Saturday to 15 to 30 mph with some local gusts to 45 mph. The wind will likely reduce visibility at times due to blowing snow, especially near shorelines of the inland waters. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellevue, North Bend, Redmond, Kent, Port Angeles, Sequim, Oak Harbor, and Mount Vernon. * WHEN...From Noon today to 4 PM PST Saturday. The heaviest snowfall accumulations for most of the area will occur between 3 PM this afternoon and 10 PM this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of 2 inch per hour snowfall accumulations is likely during todays late afternoon and evening commute in the Tacoma, Everett, Seattle, and Bremerton area. Travel is likely to become very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could contribute to reduced visibility late tonight into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1. Puget Sound - Hood Canal Marine Forecast - Gale Watch 6:00 PM - Saturday Night (Last updated: TONIGHT NE wind 15 to 25 kt rising to 25 to 35 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Snow. SAT N wind 25 to 35 kt easing to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. Snow in the morning then a chance of snow in the afternoon. SAT NIGHT N wind 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. SUN NW wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. Wind Alert has two different models of slightly different stories...both have snow.
Stay warm, Neighbors!
Garbage pick-up delayed due to snow
February 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The beautiful dusting of snow is causing garbage pick-up for Monday to be delayed until tomorrow. Many Seattle schools are closed today.
Looks like we may continue to see some snow continue to fall this morning.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow continued. Total accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Land areas around central Puget Sound, including the Seattle metro area, Tacoma, Bremerton. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
As of 3:00 am this morning, there is a small craft advisory in effect through tomorrow afternoon with wind waves of 3 to 5 feet coming from the chilly north at an estimated 20-30 knots.
We have snow in the forecast for later this week.
Hello Winter!
Body found at Mee Kwa Mooks
February 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We are sad to report that a deceased person has been found at Me Kwa Mooks park. At this time, it appears to be a suicide. Seattle Police and Fire Departments are on the scene.
The deceased person was discovered on a trail not far from the street by a friend while walking their dog.
Update 11:08 am:
The deceased person appears to be a white male.
If you or someone you know are in crisis, there is 24 hour help. You can call 866-427-4747 or visit https://www.crisisconnections.org
UPDATED: Derelict Boat drifting off Beach Drive
January 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Around 3:30 this afternoon, we called the Coastguard when it appeared a boat was adrift. From our view point, we could not see if there was anyone on board. The Coastguard asked if we could send them a photo to help identify the boat (picture is above).
The intrepid reporter, Scupper and I hopped into our car to see if we could get a better vantage point of the boat. We called the Coastguard once we noticed that there was a person on-board (on the dinghy) and that the boat was getting dangerously close to Harbor West Condominiums.
The disabled cabin cruiser was pinned against the pilings of Harbor West Condos. The Coastguard confirmed with us that he is out of immediate danger as the boat seemed secured, and that they’re leaving.
Update:
A big turnout from both the Seattle Police and Seattle Fire Departments.
The boat was able to get free of the condo’s pilings and began to drift towards the reef just as the SPD and SFD boats arrived.
It appeared as though the boater did not want any help. He was in his dinghy pulling the boat away from the SPD and SFD just missing the reef by inches.
Seattle Fire Department was able to secure the boat and the boat operator.
Update: the boat is slowly being towed. We are wondering where it will end up.
Update 6:09 pm.
We are at Don Armeni boat launch where the Seattle Fire Department appear to be preparing to dock the boat.
Update 6:31pm
The boat is now secured at Don Armeni boat ramp.
Scupper assisted with helping to secure the boat to the dock.
The inhabitant on the boat stayed below deck while Scupper was assisting the fire and rescue crew. 
It’s Scupper’s opinion that this boat has not been under it’s own power for some time and his dinghy is used to maneuver the boat. It appears to be a derelict live-aboard boat.
It will be interesting to see what happens next. Obviously the boat cannot stay at Don Armeni tied to the boat ramp.
The Department of Natural Resources has a program for derelict boats but it appears that this man does not want to give up this boat/home.
EDITORS NOTE: This was a “live” post that was mostly done from my cell phone. My apologies for any typo’s I didn’t catch! We also have videos posted at www.facebook.com/beachdriveblog
Possible Windy Night
January 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Wind Alert is showing some potentially gusty winds in store later tonight. Our next high tide is 11.56 feet at 4:55 p.m. …just when the winds are predicted to pick up.
The Puget Sound Marine Forecast has issued a small craft advisory through tonight:
TODAY
S wind 15 to 25 kt rising to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely in the morning then rain in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
S wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. Rain.
The UW’s forecast has not been updated since 3:08 am.
Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Federal Way, and Kent
308 AM PST Tue Jan 22 2019
TODAY…Breezy. Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
TONIGHT…Windy, rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. South wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
It looks like this may just miss us as far as any measurable flooding… however, it could be a spectacular night with plenty of splash. Stay tuned!
USS Carl Vinson heading to Bremerton
January 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 is heading to Bremerton, the ships home-port.
High Wind Warning and High Tides
January 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
We have a high wind warning that goes into effect in about an hour that will coincide with high tides. There are a lot of mixed forecast tonight that are being hyped over various media outlets. We always prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
This was issued at 6:39 P.M. from the National Weather Service:
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST
Sunday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.
* WIND…South to southwest wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55
mph. A brief period with gusts to around 60 mph is possible
during the peak of the storm overnight.
* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS…Hoquaim, Forks, Tacoma, Seattle,
Bremerton, and Friday Harbor.
* TIMING…South to southwest winds will rapidly develop late this
evening then ease around daybreak Sunday. For most of the area,
the strongest winds will occur in the early morning hours on
Sunday. In the central Puget Sound region, including Seattle,
the peak winds are expected between 2 AM and 4 AM.
* IMPACTS…Winds may down trees and cause power outages.
Dangerous cross winds will be possible on east-west oriented
roadways including I-90 and SR-520 across Lake Washington.
Temporary structures and fences may be damaged. Loose or
unsecured objects may be displaced.
High tide is predicted at 6:16 am to be 12.18 feet.
Here is the Wind Alert current prediction (subject to change, of course!)
Puget Sound Marine Forecast:
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
831 PM PST Sat Jan 5 2019
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST SUNDAY
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM PST SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
TONIGHT
E wind 15 to 25 kt becoming S 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain likely in the evening then showers after midnight.
SUN
S wind 25 to 35 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Wind waves 4 to 6 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon. A
chance of showers.
It’s quite possible that this could be a big storm… but as far as flooding, we’re leaning towards that we’ll have impresive splash come over and might have to fire up the pumps between 4:00 am – 6:00 am but it won’t be significant based on the reports we review for our personal reference. This is probably a good time to remind our readers that we are not weather forecasters – we are just your neighbors sharing information that we use for our purposes.
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