01.30.2025

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Today’s Forecast

❄️ Let it snow

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“But as long as you’d love me so...” 🎶 | Photo by @seattle.snapshots

Brrr-lieve it or not — Seattle may be getting its first snow of the year this weekend.

Forecasts are still shaping up, but there seems to be potential for up to two inches on Saturday, Feb. 1.

But regardless if it’s two inches or 12 inches of snow, it’s best to be prepared for winter weather.

Warm up the hot cocoa and let’s get to it.

Checking road conditions

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has a real-time map that show which roads and sidewalks have been plowed, when they were last treated, and which roads are currently out of commission.

Public transportation

If you’re not comfortable driving but still need to get somewhere, check the following public transit options in your neighborhood. Service may change frequently depending on conditions, so look for the latest updates before you head out the door.

Power outage tips

Events

Thursday, Jan. 30

Music From The Sole: “I Didn’t Come Here To Stay” | 7:30 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $30+ | This performance group mixes tap dance with live music to celebrate its Afro-diasporic roots.

Hotties and Bodies | 8-10 p.m. | Laughs Comedy Club | $25+ | Enjoy a fabulous variety show featuring stand-up comedy, burlesque performances, and more.

Friday, Jan. 31

Robert Burns Dinner | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hotel Sorrento | $145 | This has everything a dinner honoring the great Scottish poet would need — haggis, bag pipes, and lots of scotch.

Saturday, Feb. 1

The Vaccines | 7:30 p.m. | The Showbox | $30+ | These English indie rockers were definitely on your summer 2010 playlists.

Sunday, Feb. 2

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Mead & Cheese Pairing Class Featuring Oppegaard Meadery | 7-8:30 p.m. | Skål Beer Hall | $38 | The vikings never had sommeliers (that was a French thing), but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to be one now.

Neko Case in conversation with Cheryl Waters | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall | $10+ | The Grammy-nominated indie artist is touring with her new memoir that follows her rise from an impoverished childhood to an adultood of stardom.

There's plenty more to do

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Tech

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News Notes

Civic

The Seattle Department of Transportation is developing new tools for the US Department of Transportation to modernize the way small businesses receive their curbside deliveries. A $14.8 million grant helped set up “smart commercial vehicle loading zones” that tracks the kinds of vehicles using the loading zone and for how long.

Tech

Microsoft recently launched its new $5 million “A.I. for Good” program that seeks to support Washington scientists and innovators in sustainability, public health, or human rights that think AI could boost their work. Applications are open through Monday, Feb. 17; grant winners will be announced in March. (KING 5)

Closing

Not be the bearer of bad news, but quite a few Seattle restaurants have closed in the last month. Notable names include wine bar Rapport, Capitol Hill’s Jilted Siren, Alki Cafe, Watson’s Counter, and Happy Food — all for various reasons. (Eater Seattle)

Transit

Heading out to the islands? Washington State Ferries has opened its spring vehicle reservations for the Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes. Reservations guarantee a spot for a car, but drivers will still need to pay their personal fare on arrival. (KIRO News Radio)

Travel

Sounds like we have some jet-setters on our hands. SeaTac International Airport is predicting a record-breaking amount of travelers this year, surpassing pre-pandemic activity for the second year in a row. In 2024, the airport had 52.6 million passengers passing through, which is ~800,000 more than in 2019. (KIRO News Radio)

Community

Seattle Parks and Rec is looking for community input on Be’er Sheva Park’s renovations. The second phase will focus on the play area + building a new walking path with a fitness area. Those who would like to provide input may do so online or by attending the project’s public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Sports

Yeesh — the Kraken’s game this week against the Edmonton Oilers was... a little rough. Let’s take an in-depth look at what happened. Hear from the local experts on the Kraken with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Finance

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Job

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Travel

Pro tip: Hawaiian Airlines has special one-way fares between Sea-Tac and Hawaiʻi. See the fare sales (like $169) and start dreaming of this year’s vacation.*

Wellness

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Health

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City Guide

You want a pizza this?

Who’s hungry? | Photo by @salt.photo

Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Seattle’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 25 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.

Spark Pizza
Maybe stay closer to downtown Seattle for a slice, but don’t count out the family-owned spot in Redmond that earned a mention as one of the top 50 pizza restaurants in the US by a major Italian food blog.

Pi Vegan Pizzeria
This spot bills itself as the “oldest vegan pizzeria,” but we’re mostly impressed by combos like the Shroom Truffle Shuffle with mushies and truffle oil and the Green Monster Mac with “mac n’ cheeze and bac’n.”

Cascadia Pizza Co.
What began as a food truck has now expanded into a serious Eastside brand with locations in Enumclaw, Maple Valley, and Bellevue. Also, hot tip — the Maple Valley location is situated directly next to a river, giving it some distinct PNW vibes.

More savory slices

Asked

Do you enjoy leftover pizza cold or hot?

A. Cold
B. Hot

Give us the sauce

The Buy

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Dress up your space with these adorable + affordable decorations.

💗 Some shiny and on-trend XOXO balloons.
💗 A set of red and pink heart dishes — aka the perfect vessel for Valentine’s Day candy.
💗 This whimsical heart-shaped wreath with hues of pink, purple, and yellow.
💗 These vibrant window clings for less than $10.

Bonus pick: It’s not decor, but we’re obsessed with this heart-shaped Dutch oven.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

I had quite the eventful week. First, Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA was utterly delightful. I mentioned last week that I hadn’t been to a circus in years, but that was just expertly designed fun. I highly, highly recommend checking it out before the big top leaves in mid-March.

Second, I also hung out with our dear friend and previous editor here at SEAtoday Madeline over the weekend at Southgate Roller Rink’s ABBA Skate. What a blast. Such good fun if you’re looking for something sober (or not — but maybe don’t drink too much if you’re on skates) to do.

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