Ever wonder why SDOT plows some streets during a snow storm and not others? Each year, the city releases a map detailing which streets will get top priority (achieve bare and wet pavement on all lanes), mid priority (achieve bare and wet pavement on one lane in each direction), and low priority (curves, hills and stopping zones treated). The goal is to keep major arterials and bus routes clear, but that means most residential streets won’t see a plow. You can check out the citywide map or take a look at the map for Wedgwood and View Ridge.
December 2008 snow storm in Seattle
