TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday notes
6:03 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, January 8, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast predicts possible rain/snow mix this morning, warming to all rain, high in the mid-40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:36 pm.
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
TRANSIT TODAY
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular West Seattle service, fall/winter schedule.
Washington State Ferries – The Triangle Route remains on a two-boat schedule until at least next week, but a third “bonus boat” has been added, according to WSF’s alerts page:
The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route will stay on the two-boat schedule at least through Monday, Jan. 12. The #1 Kittitas and #2 Cathlamet are running on the two-boat schedule.
The Salish has joined them as the unscheduled third boat.
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule and routes today.
‘REVIVE I-5’
If you use northbound I-5, you need to know about the work resuming this weekend and continuing for months.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view. Also note, maritime-opening info is available via X (ex-Twitter):
1st Avenue South Bridge:
Delridge cameras: In addition to the one below (Delridge/Genesee), cameras are also at Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Henderson, Delridge/Oregon, and video-only (so you have to go to the map), Delridge/Holden and Delridge/Thistle.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: All functioning traffic cams citywide are here (including links to live video for most); for a quick scan of West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras, see this WSB page.
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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