Recent comments in /f/Washington
skifever OP t1_j8uxxcz wrote
Reply to comment by inkswamp in Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
Great to hear you find the app useful =]
However my app is not in any way affiliated or sponsored by WSDOT. It says made in Colorado because I live in CO. I’m a solo developer.
ered_lithui t1_j8uvtyb wrote
Reply to comment by InvisibleDudle in The Tree of Life - Kalaloch, WA by Signal-Power-3656
people keep climbing on her for the gram :(
nativeindian12 t1_j8uvtwd wrote
Reply to places to visit close to portland by shamarsta
Wahclella falls is a much more fun hike than Multnomah falls, and has way more waterfalls. It's only like 10 minutes farther down 84, check it out
iamlucky13 OP t1_j8uvl36 wrote
TLDR: It will briefly get very cold next week.
The forecast map I'm sharing is temperatures for next Thursday morning (Feb 23).
In between now and then, we'll get normal February rain over the weekend and continuing into Tuesday. As the cold air heads our way, there's a chance of some snowfall, but don't hold your breath.
Then Wednesday night the thermometer plummets. This shows 12 to 16 degrees for the Seattle area. And is that -4 to -8 in Spokane?
Keep in mind, the forecast is almost 7 days out. The forecast definitely could moderate, but we're still probably looking at temps in the low 20's across much of the west side, and single digits on the east side.
For what it is worth, low 20's is the National Weather Service forecast. This is the University of Washington Forecast. I think the NWS runs a similar model, but their staff seem to often adjust the forecast closer to the normal for a given time of year when we're more than a couple days out.
Either way, it would take a major change in the forecast to not break the record low for February 23 In Seattle (28 degrees), although Spokane stands a chance of keeping its record (2 degrees).
This weekend would be a good time to do any prep you might normally do for cold weather (cover hose bibs and sensitive plants, etc).
InvisibleDudle t1_j8uvk0a wrote
Reply to The Tree of Life - Kalaloch, WA by Signal-Power-3656
Boy she’s getting droopy.
IntheOlympicMTs t1_j8uvf2e wrote
Reply to Was Western Washington’s infrastructure the reason the Nisqually quake had no direct fatalities? by yungcarwashy
Earthquakes are measured on a logarithmic scale. That said I was on I5 driving by exit 104 in a pickup and didn’t even feel it.
inkswamp t1_j8uth3q wrote
Reply to Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
Only futzing around with it for a few minutes but already this is fantastic. I’ve always loved the idea of using the DOT cams for various reasons (traffic, weather conditions, etc) but digging down into the website and clicking each wasn’t worth it. Having them all collected into groups like this is awesome.
And now the nitpick. What’s with the “Made in Colorado” at the start? State agency couldn’t contract this out to some local devs?
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steven-daniels t1_j8upi5n wrote
Your tax dollars at work. https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
TigerLily_TigerRose t1_j8unqym wrote
Reply to Owners of large or dirty dogs: what hacks, products, or tips to you use to help keep your home clean? by sneakybee-
Fake grass.
I’ve got a German shepherd and a goldendoodle. No muddy paws. So easy to scoop. And just hose it off when they get the runs.
skifever OP t1_j8um4ht wrote
Reply to comment by snowmaninheat in Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
Thanks for the offer I’ll DM you
MoneyMarty27 t1_j8uc0o6 wrote
Reply to places to visit close to portland by shamarsta
Adrift Hotel in Longbeach, Wa is a hidden gem
anybodyiwant2be t1_j8ubkne wrote
Reply to comment by skifever in Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
Not sure how to send the “link”…I took a couple screen shots of 405@520 but if you have the “other” WSDOT app you can go to the traffic map and then zoom in on this area. There are so many cameras right at that interchange they just put a number in a circle and you don’t see the camera icons until you zoom in closer
I tried sending the screen shots via Reddit messaging but they fail to send (or you just got them 5 times, lol)
TopRevenue2 t1_j8u9v36 wrote
Reply to places to visit close to portland by shamarsta
The gorge waterfall tour or if it's a full day trip Mount St Helens
CreamoftheCrop13 t1_j8u97ac wrote
Reply to Is Lakewood fairly safer than Tacoma? by westmaxia
I liked the area near Bridgeport. But I like University Place more. Not that far from Lakewood (if that’s a thing you need) and it’s pretty.
skifever OP t1_j8u80n8 wrote
Reply to comment by anybodyiwant2be in Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
The app currently has the WSDOT and Seattle DOT city cams. I’m working on adding more city cams because of feedback I received on this post. Please send a link to the cameras you are referring to and I’ll do my best to add them to the app. Thanks.
Small_Manufacturer69 t1_j8u7xd2 wrote
Driving UP, from Vancouver is a far drive. Be sure to check the weather before committing to that distance. They got dedicated snow clearing machinery. So you can use any car if you like. The temps have been reaching the 40's so if there was any ice or snow it got melted by the rain. Parking is plentiful. Tickets can only be bought in person. After 12:30pm there's a $10 discount. Food is not that great so pack a lunch. There's always someone playing music.
If you're driving DOWN from Vancouver, BC, start at Abbotsford and cross at Sumas. You don't have to mingle with the I5 tourist traffic, and it's almost a straight direct route towards Mt Baker.
It slows down when it get's narrow and windy. Be sure to pull over if there is a parade of 5 cars behind you. It's always the BC plates or a Subaru that makes people happy. They'll all going to the same spot, and you don't want mean looks when you get there.
All the Green slopes are at Heather Meadows, and all the good parking are at White Salmon. At White Salmon you don't have to park at the first spot you see. Wait till you see the lodge and there's always parking close to the lodge.
ennuiacres t1_j8u7qmm wrote
JerrieBlank t1_j8u6kkn wrote
Reply to King County Employees Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Should Be Priority For Re-Hire, Proposal Says by SPIRIT_SEEKER8
They endangered public health and the needs of others. They are. It fit to work for the county
snowmaninheat t1_j8u6f70 wrote
Reply to comment by skifever in Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
u/skifever, I'm looking to add some projects to my UX research portfolio. If you want me to conduct some usability tests, please PM me and I can gather the feedback for you. That way you don't have to sort through suggestions yourself. I'm happy to do this before you start Android development! :)
But looking at this, u/wsdot, you really should think about hiring this person.
C0git0 t1_j8u5lx3 wrote
Reply to Owners of large or dirty dogs: what hacks, products, or tips to you use to help keep your home clean? by sneakybee-
- The dog is trained to sit and wait on a large absorbent door mat until we say ok whenever he comes in the house. Gives us a chance to wipe him down.
- Robot vac and mop run every morning before we wake up.
shamarsta OP t1_j8u36g7 wrote
Reply to places to visit close to portland by shamarsta
thank you so much for your suggestions everyone, it’s very much appreciated! :) definitely putting some of these on our list!
MsKewlieGal t1_j8u2b4y wrote
Reply to Is Lakewood fairly safer than Tacoma? by westmaxia
I’d live in Tacoma
anybodyiwant2be t1_j8u0byc wrote
Reply to Just released a WSDOT traffic camera iOS app that lets you view your entire route rather than clicking one at a time. Looking for feedback. Thanks! by skifever
There are so many cameras missing!
I’ve had the “other”WSDOT app (the one with the traffic map, ferry info, mountain passes, border waits) for years and was just looking at the traffic map and all the cameras. Maybe this one is just using DOT cameras and not City or county cameras.
EtherPhreak t1_j8uzifa wrote
Reply to comment by DanoPinyon in King County Employees Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Should Be Priority For Re-Hire, Proposal Says by SPIRIT_SEEKER8
Last I checked getting the vaccine went from preventing spreading the disease, to just saving your life. At the time, the forced firings occurred, all indications were the vaccine only saved your life, but did not prevent it spreading.
I have the vaccine if that makes a difference…