Winter Weather Resources

Last Updated = February 7 | 9:00am

Inclement weather includes snow and ice. The City will provide resources and updates on this page for snow and ice weather events.

Updated Weather Reports

Details for updated weather reports are available on the City website's homepage under News & Events (scroll down).

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Prepare for Cold Weather

Prepare your faucets for freezing temperatures to prevent frozen pipes. Check out these cold weather tips. 

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City Office Closures

Road Closures

Sanding and Snow Removal

Removal priorities are listed on the Snow Removal Map.

Road Closures

This list will be updated as road conditions change.

Recommendations

• Please be careful and check road conditions before leaving home.
• Do not drive closely behind snow plows or sanders.
• Rain with a temperature near freezing can form ice on roads. This can create dangerous travel conditions when the air temperature or road temperature drops below freezing.
• Use caution when walking, icy surfaces can lead to serious injuries! Help prevent ice by salting walkways and turning off sprinklers in advance of colder weather. Don't forget to wear proper winter footwear with rubber treads. Take slow, short steps so that you'll be able to react to icy conditions. 

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Warming Shelter

SPiN Café will be open 24/7 starting Sunday, February 2 through at least Thursday February 6, 2025 as an Emergency Cold Weather Shelter.  SPIN Cafe may extend those days depending on the weather conditions.  They are requiring all clients who can go to the Haven, to go there, until they reach their 30 bed capacity, and SPIN Cafe will take any overflow.  SPIN Cafe can accommodate 8 people (possibly more), with cots, bedding and food. 

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Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste Service Impacts

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste service impacts will be listed below:

The Solid Waste Division is operating normally, there may be a slight delay due to icy roads. 

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Oak Harbor Public Schools

UPDATE February 7, 2025- normal school and bus schedules 
Visit the school district website for updates.
UPDATE February 4, 2025 - All Oak Harbor Public Schools will be starting on a two-hour delay. Our District team assessed roads early this morning and determined schools can open on a delayed start with emergency weather bus routes, which can be found on the Oak Harbor Public Schools website: www.ohsd.net/emergencyroutes.  All before-school activities and the morning sessions for the Exceptional Academy are canceled today.

UPDATE February 5, 2025 - All schools on normal schedules

UPDATE February 6, 2025 - All Oak Harbor Public Schools will be starting on a two-hour delay

NEW UPDATE February 6, 2025 - 6:53am - Due to icy roads and new snowfall,  ALL Oak Harbor Public Schools will be closed today.

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Transit

Island Transit

Check Rider Alerts for updates on routes and schedule changes. We encourage riders to bundle up. bring gloves, scarves, and warm clothes while waiting for the bus. Also bring your flashlight - flash the light when you see the bus approaching so the operator can see you. Snow can limit visibility. If unsure about bus scheduling please check the website, social posts, and sign up for our rider alerts. 

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Washington State Ferries

Updated as information is received from Washington State Ferries.

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Oak Harbor Library

Check their website at sno-isle.org, for updates.