In order to safely transport as many passengers as possible, King County Metro Transit will be focusing on core service on major routes for the afternoon commute and the rest of Thursday.

Due to deteriorating travel conditions, Metro will cancel or severely reduce service on many of its bus routes this afternoon and evening, according to a Metro alert.

The developing plan is to provide bus service on cleared highways and arterial roads, and to major transit centers and park-and-ride lots. This transit plan will continue until weather and road conditions improve, which means almost all bus service will be significantly limited.

More information on route cancellations and reductions will be provided by mid afternoon at metro.kingcounty.gov/.

Snow continues to fall in many areas of the county, and road conditions are not improving. Metro’s ability to deliver service is closely linked to overall driving conditions.

Information about bus status is available on Metro’s Ice & Snow page, but conditions are changing rapidly. You can also call the Metro Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000, but call volumes are high and there may be a wait to talk to a CIO representative.

People should closely monitor the latest weather and traffic reports for information about travel conditions.