Warmth Of Spring Delayed

Following a weekend of snow flurries and hail showers, let’s give a warm welcome to spring.

Less than 24-hours before the seasonal calendar flipped over, morning commuters spun off the roadways during the Monday morning commute. At least two early morning spin-out accidents occurred in Renton yesterday, causing travel headaches and backups.

Engine 13, Aid 17, Medic 5, Battalion 12 and Battalion13 responded to a multiple accidents in the 11100 Blk. of Carr Road. One incident involved two spun-out cars; another crash in the same area involved single car that slid off the road and into a tree. Black ice on Carr Road caused both accidents, according to officials. One patient, who was trapped in their car, was extricated and transported to Valley Medical Center in serious condition.

Carr Rd was closed for an extended period of time East bound while the Renton Police Department traffic division investigated.

Tuesday morning’s commute began above freezing, and temperatures are expected to increase throughout the week. Wet weather will continue through Thursday; however, we may be in luck for dry weather and temperatures in the mid-to-high 50s on Friday and Saturday, according to www.wunderground.com.