Snow in Woodinville: Not as Much as Predicted

Wednesday's storm did not dump as much snow on Woodinville as predicted by the National Weather Service. However, there is still a winter weather advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday. It is possible another two inches snow could fall in Woodinville.

Despite the lack of deep snow, some goverment offices are closed and Metro buses are runnng on snow routes in some areas, check your routes before your leave on Metro's website. Lake Washington School District schools are closed. Nortshore School District schools are still on mid-winter break.

Here is more winter storm information from King County:

Warming shelters: King County and several cities have opened severe weather shelters for homeless or vulnerable populations to take refuge. An updated list of indoor overnight shelters is available at www.kingcounty.gov/prepare.

Pets: Regional Animal Services of King County would like to remind pet owners to check outdoor water bowls, because they may freeze and prevent pets from having drinkable water. Sheltering pets from wind and moisture is very important. Wind chill affects pets just like people. Very young and older pets are most susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. When the temperature drops, make sure pets can go to a warm space, out of the elements, with access to liquid water and food.

Prevent CO poisoning: Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by never using a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi, or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood and can cause injury or death.

• During a power outage or at any other time, do not operate fuel-powered machinery such as a generator indoors, including the garage
• Do not cook or heat with charcoal barbeques inside your home
• Avoid combustion "space heaters" unless there is an exhaust vent

Carbon monoxide poisoning can strike suddenly and without warning. In some cases, physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue. For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visitwww.kingcounty.gov/health/disaster.