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West Seattle Rings in New Year’s Eve with Fog, Fare-Free Transit

West Seattle, WA – December 31, 2025 – West Seattle residents are waking up to a foggy New Year’s Eve, with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10:00 AM. The National Weather Service forecasts a partly sunny day with a high in the mid-40s after the fog clears. Cloud cover is expected tonight, but no rain is anticipated until Thursday afternoon. Sunrise is scheduled for 7:57 AM, the latest of the year, with sunset at 4:27 PM.

Schools remain closed for winter break, with most reopening on Monday, January 5th.

Transportation options are plentiful today. The West Seattle Water Taxi is operating on its regular fall/winter schedule and will be free of charge all day. However, Water Taxi service will be suspended on New Year’s Day. Washington State Ferries’ Triangle Route is back to its three-boat capacity, operating on its winter schedule. A weekend schedule is planned for New Year’s Day.

Metro buses are running on a regular weekday schedule, and fares are being waived until 3:00 AM on New Year’s Day.

Commuters can check traffic conditions via several traffic cameras, including those on the High Bridge, Low Bridge, 1st Avenue South Bridge, and along Delridge Way. Maritime-opening information for the Low Bridge is available via X (formerly Twitter).

Residents are encouraged to report any problems on roads, bridges, or waterways to the WSB hotline at 206-293-6302, after contacting authorities if necessary.

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