Update 6:45 a.m.The snow shifted to rain late last night, melting the vast majority of the 2-4 inches of snow on the ground in Ballard. While the side streets still have some snow, most of the main arterial routes are clear and wet (traffic cams). Metro is running at full strength with a handful of limited routes, and Seattle Public Schools are open, as usual.

The snow is sticking on the roadways, and we’re starting to work our way up to an inch on the ground. There’s now a “winter storm advisory” for 1-3 inches in the Seattle metro area. But it’s all supposed to turn to rain later tonight, leaving little to no snow on the ground by morning. If you’re curious about the details, Cliff Mass says it’s called “diabatic snow.” Stay tuned…