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For Oct 22, 11:42 PM. The 90-second daily read. Live snapshot at Now; full alerts at Alerts.

Thursday, October 22. Clear, 40s, the city is moving normally. The SR 520 east-side closure runs through the weekend.

3 things worth knowing today

SR 520 east is closed for Montlake bridge work through Monday morning. HOV 3+ and transit can still use the direct-access ramps; everyone else routes via I-90 or surface streets.

Kraken vs Utah Mammoth at Climate Pledge Arena, at Seattle Center (Climate Pledge Arena), Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 PM, expect access limits, reroutes, or crowd pressure around the venue area.

Gas: $5.53 — down 7¢ this week. Tank can wait.

Tomorrow

Friday afternoon compression starts around 4 PM. Evening dining peaks across Capitol Hill, Ballard, and Belltown.

Did you notice

Fall fog returns in October — most mornings start under a low ceiling that clears by mid-day. The 'Seattle freeze' weather pattern, not the social one.

Calm — The westbound SR 520 off-ramp to northbound I-5 and East Roanoke Street will… — minor slowdown.

Updated Oct 22, 11:42 PM. See Now for the live snapshot, Alerts for the full triage.

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