Heavy snow expected in Kitsap County

Important contacts listed here

February 12, 2021 1:30 am

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Bainbridge Island area until 4 p.m. Saturday, with heavy snow expected.

On Thursday, Operations & Maintenance crews began working 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage..

The city has a Snow and Ice Control Plan that includes priority streets for response; crews focus first on main roads then neighborhood streets.

Keeping sidewalks clear of snow/ice is the responsibility of abutting property owners. Only city sidewalks are maintained by the city.

Shelter open

The city is not operating the Severe Weather Shelter on Bainbridge Island this year due to COVID-19. But the Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelter in Poulsbo will be open at the Gateway Fellowship Church, 18901 8th Ave. Check in is from 6-8 p.m. Subscribe to shelter activation notifications by texting KITSAPSWS to 898-211.

Other resources

*The city uses Nixle, a free text and email notification system, for alerts on road closures, downed power lines or other emergent issues. Sign up by texting 98110 to 888777 or at nixle.com.

*Learn more about the city’s inclement weather preparedness at bainbridgewa.gov/1133.

*During power outages, see the Puget Sound Energy map for the status on restoration at www.pse.com/outage/outage-map

*Washington State Ferries riders should prepare for route changes.