PHOTOS: You Know It’s Winter When You See Ice Forming On Lake Burien

BTB Contributor Gregory Rehmke sent us the following photos Friday showing ice forming on Lake Burien this morning, when the low was in the upper 20s:  Read More →

UPDATE: One ‘Greedy Opportunist’ Apologizes, Makes Amends To Artist

UPDATE 1/14/11: Maureen Hoffmann, Writer of the Letter below, sent us the following update about this issue: Both sons of my neighbor came over to apologize for the actions of their friend, “Mr.... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time Lapse Of Wednesday’s Snowstorm At Three Tree Point

We set up a waterproof (and snow and ice-proof) time lapse ‘Plantcam’ on a signpost looking south on SW 172nd in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, where we captured the following... [Read more]

Seahurst Park Closed Friday Due To Road Conditions And Downed Trees

Burien Parks sent out the following Tweet Friday morning, Jan. 20, which included the photo above of a downed tree blocking the road to Seahurst Park: Seahurst Park in #Burien is closed to the public... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Freezing Fog Advisory’ Issued By National Weather Service

The National Weather Service issued a ‘Freezing Fog Advisory‘ Sunday afternoon, warning residents to be careful on the roads, as visibility will be low and the roads may be icy. The Weather... [Read more]

Are You Prepared For Another Snowy Winter? The City Of Seattle Says It Is…

First Ave South after a 2008 snow. by Jack Mayne Residents of the Burien area who work in Seattle must remember the snowstorm of 2008, when even some arterials were clogged with snow on which Seattle city... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Winter Weather Advisory’ Issued; Up To 2″ More Of Snow Tonight?

Just when we thought it was all over, the National Weather Service issued a “Winter Weather Advisory” Saturday afternoon (Feb. 26th) warning us that “snowfall accumulations of a trace... [Read more]

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What To Do When You Are Involved In An Auto Accident

Although the snow is slowly melting, as temperatures drop we can expect icy conditions. We at BTB know that there may be more than the average amount of fender benders or even more serious accidents to... [Read more]

WEATHER: Snow Hits Burien Wed. Night, Over 3 Inches Fall Near Sea Level

Snow finally fell on the Burien area Wednesday night, and as of midnight, at least three inches were on the ground near sea level in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, with large flakes still... [Read more]

WEATHER: Chance Of Snow Thursday Or Friday, Possibly Early Next Week

The National Weather Service is warning everyone that there’s a 60% chance of some snow this Thursday (Feb. 17th), with the snow level projected to be around 200 feet. The snow level is predicted... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Cold Enough To Freeze Lake Burien? Here’s Photographic Proof

Courtesy Contributing Photographer Gregory Rehmke comes photographic proof that yes, it’s cold enough to freeze Lake Burien over: First picture is morning of Jan. 1. Maybe ice half way out, but ducks... [Read more]

50% Chance Of Snow Wednesday? Metro Transit Declares ‘Snow Watch’

Metro Transit declared Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 28th) that it’s on “snow watch” for Wednesday, Dec. 29th, and the National Weather Service concurs with this forecast for the Burien area: Tonight:... [Read more]

Weatherfolks Say Warmer Temps, Rain Will Return Thanksgiving Day

The National Weather Service is saying that we’re almost done with this pre-winter cold snap, their latest “Special Weather Statement” claims that temps will rise and rain will return... [Read more]

READER PHOTOS: “Did You Know Your Son … Is Racing Around St. Francis?”

A BTB Reader who wishes to remain anonymous sent us these pics, which s/he entitled: “It’s 12:30am on a snowy Tuesday night: did you know your son and his loud car are racing around the St.... [Read more]

READER PHOTOS: Truck Can’t Make Turn At Seahurst Park

BTB Readers Earl Long and Alice Goodman sent us the following pics of the same snow-related incident Tuesday: a beefy truck – one you’d think wouldn’t have a problem negotiating the slick... [Read more]

City Of Normandy Park Closes “Snake Hill” Off Sylvester Road

The City of Normandy Park announced Tuesday evening that the road from Sylvester Rd SW to SW Shorebrook, commonly referred to as “Snake Hill,” will be closed to traffic heading down the hill... [Read more]

WEATHER: Temps To Remain Below Freezing Through Thanksgiving Morning

The National Weather Service issued an updated “Special Weather Statement” late Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 23rd), with warnings that temps will remain below freezing through Thanksgiving morning... [Read more]

Wednesday Will Be Another Snow Day For Highline Public Schools (2010)

Wednesday, Nov. 24th will be another Snow Day for area students, as Highline Public Schools announced late Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 23rd) that they will keep all schools closed, due to the snow and cold. In... [Read more]

WEATHER: It’s Snowing! And We Might See 2-6? By Tonight; Winds Next

With less than a month before winter, it’s a late-fall winter wonderland in the Burien area this morning (Monday, Nov. 22nd), with snowflakes blanketing the area nicely, making for some scenic yet... [Read more]

PHOTOS: First Snowflakes Of The Season Hit The Burien Area

It’s not an easy thing to photograph, but Michael Brunk was able to take pics of the first snowflakes to hit the area on Sunday, Nov. 21st: The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter... [Read more]

City Of Burien Releases Anti-Icer Route Map; Is Your Street On It?

The City of Burien this week released a map that shows the routes its anti-icing equipment will take when the roads get icy or snowy. This map may possibly find use as early as this weekend if the recent... [Read more]

Owners Of Burien’s Bamboo Sauna Arrested On Prostitution Charges

From our “Well That’s Not Surprising” and “It’s About Time” departments comes word from our friends at KIRO News that two people have been busted on prostitution charges... [Read more]

WEATHER ADVISORY: Arctic Air Coming & County Warns Motorists Of “Slick Roadways”

Two advisories were released Friday (Dec. 4th) – by the National Weather Service and King County, warning of “Arctic air” moving in as well as the possibility of “slick driving... [Read more]

Icy Roads Cause Fatal Crash On 509 Early Wednesday

A taxi driver was killed early Wednesday morning around 4:15am in a 6-car crash blamed on ice on SR-509 near SW 128th Street in Burien. According to authorities, the driver lost control and spun out while... [Read more]