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For Oct 16, 9:26 AM. The 90-second daily read. Live snapshot at Now; full alerts at Alerts.

Friday, October 16. Overcast, 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.

Mana, at Seattle Center (Climate Pledge Arena), Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM, expect access limits, reroutes, or crowd pressure around the venue area.

Gas: $5.59 — down 5¢ this week. Tank can wait.

Tomorrow

Saturday is the weekend leisure shape — brunch crowds 10 AM–1 PM, parks active mid-morning onward, evening dining peaks 6–9 PM.

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 express lanes are northbound-only 24 hours a day through the end of 2026… — minor slowdown.

Updated Oct 16, 9:26 AM. See Now for the live snapshot, Alerts for the full triage.

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