▼Flood Information
4 Alerts
April 21, 2020 10:05 AM
Wilson Creek is experiencing high water in the area of McElroy Park. Water is flowing on the walking trail at the Park. Some water may impact residents in the vicinity of Brooklane and North Willow Street. City crews placed sand and sandbags at Kiwanis...
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May 9, 2018 8:56 PM
There are several streets closed in Ellensburg due to water over roadways. These streets are:
Washington Street west of Water
First Avenue between Kittitas and Water
400 Block of W 9th
100 Block of N Kittitas
Ellensburg residents may find sand and...
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May 9, 2018 12:00 PM
City crews monitoring the water levels in creeks noted there are several locations in town where water is over the top of the creek’s bank, and into streets. At present (noon on 5/9/18), the 400 block of W. 9th Ave and the 100 block of N. Kittitas St are...
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May 4, 2018 10:00 AM
The water level of Mercer Creek has exceeded its banks, and water is spilling onto the street at Helena and Airport, and B Street and 14th Avenue. While the water is not affecting traffic, drivers are encouraged to take alternative routes and avoid these...
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▼Snow Removal
14 Alerts
January 15, 2020 8:15 AM
How you can help winter road crews
· Park vehicles in driveways or parking areas off the main streets
· If you don’t have a regular off-street parking area, consider moving your car when there are 4 inches of snow, and snow continues to fall.
· Maintain...
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February 24, 2019 7:45 AM
City crews with snow plow equipment are clearing snow from main arterial roads this morning (Sunday, February 24, 2019). This afternoon, crews will start clearing snow from residential areas of town. At midnight, crews will concentrate their efforts in...
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February 14, 2019 4:45 PM
City crews are plowing snow from residential areas of town on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.
How you can help winter road crews
· Park vehicles in driveways or parking areas off the main streets
· If you don’t have a regular off-street parking area, consider...
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February 12, 2019 6:38 PM
City street crews are plowing snow from residential areas this evening (Tuesday, February 12, 2019). Starting at midnight tonight, plowing operations will move to downtown and school zones. Per winter protocols, we will continue to monitor street...
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February 12, 2019 7:58 AM
Snow clearing operations continue today (Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019). City street crews will plow residential areas this morning, and continue to monitor street conditions and weather forecasts.
How you can help winter road crews
· Park vehicles in driveways...
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February 11, 2019 3:48 PM
City street crews are plowing snow off main arterial roads and residential areas starting at 4 PM (Monday, February 11, 2019). At midnight tonight, plowing operations will move to downtown and school zones. Per winter protocols, we will continue to...
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February 9, 2019 7:20 AM
City street crews are plowing snow off main arterial roads and residential areas today (Saturday, February 9, 2019). Starting at midnight tonight, plowing operations will move to downtown and school zones. Per winter protocols, we will continue to monitor...
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January 17, 2019 8:07 AM
City street crews are snow plowing main arterial roads this morning (Thursday, Jan 17, 2019) to clear them of heavy, wet snow. Per winter protocols, we will continue to monitor street conditions and weather forecasts.
The City of Ellensburg provides...
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December 26, 2017 12:01 AM
The City of Ellensburg provides winter care for our roads. The city is divided into six plowing sections, and there are three priority levels that guide crew’s work. First priority goes to primary arterials and streets which buses use to reach public...
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February 5, 2017 7:04 PM
Snow crews begin plowing operations at midnight (2/5/17). At midnight tonight, crews will plow snow from streets in the downtown and school zones. Residents are asked to utilize off street parking starting at midnight tonight.
How you can help winter...
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January 31, 2017 4:00 PM
Crews continue to plow streets in residential areas until 8 PM tonight. An evaluation of current street and snow conditions resulted in a revision to previous information shared which indicated crews would plow in the downtown and school zone at midnight...
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December 9, 2016 3:11 PM
In general, when roads are icy or snow depth is 1 inch, and it is still snowing, arterial streets and hills get sanded or deiced. Plowing starts when the snow depth is 4 inches and it is still snowing with forecast of more snow or extended cold.
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December 8, 2016 7:51 AM
Snow crews are mobilized as of this morning (1/31/17). Crews are working in residential areas this morning and afternoon to plow snow from streets. At midnight tonight, crews will continue to plow snow from streets in the downtown and school zones....
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December 2, 2016 8:21 AM
The City of Ellensburg provides winter care for our roads. The city is divided into six plowing sections, and there are three priority levels that guide crew’s work. First priority goes to primary arterials and streets which buses use to reach public...
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