Friday, September 11. Overcast, low 60s, the city is slower than usual but moving. 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.
Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2026, at Seattle Center (Grounds / Public Space), Sat, Sep 12 · All day, expect heavier uptown arrivals and slower curb access near seattle center.
Gas: $5.69 — up 7¢ this week. Fill up if you're driving much.
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
Low tides below 1 foot expose the West Seattle beach south of Alki and Constellation Park's tide pools — both worth catching during the negative-tide windows that happen a few times a month.
Updated Sep 11, 5:29 PM. See Now for the live snapshot, Alerts for the full triage.