Last updated December 18, 2024, at 10:00 pm.
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Current Status - December 19
Auburn Valley YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Bellevue Family YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Coal Creek Family YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Dale Turner Family YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Downtown Seattle YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Kent YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Matt Griffin YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Northshore YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Sammamish Community YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Snoqualmie Valley YMCA: Operating on schedule.
University Family YMCA: Operating on schedule.
West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA: Operating on schedule.
Early Education Centers
Operating on schedule.
Before and After-School Enrichment
Operating on schedule.
Our Inclement Weather Policy
The safety of our members, participants, volunteers, and staff is a top priority at the Y. While we make every effort to keep the YMCA open and programs running to serve our community, we may cancel programs, delay opening, or close because of severe weather, unsafe driving conditions, or power outages. Operating decisions are based on weather alerts, school delays and closures, road conditions, and the ability of Y staff to operate the facility safely.
Delays and Closures Due to Weather
A decision on hours and program or class cancellations will be made as needed as conditions change. Closures will be determined on a case-by-case basis and announced with as much advance notice as possible. We will do our best to reschedule classes and/or programs that have been canceled. In the event we cannot reschedule a fee-based and in-branch program, we will follow our refund policy.
Before and After-School Enrichment Programs
YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment programs run in conjunction with the school district. If a school is closed for inclement weather, the YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment program will be closed. If a school district runs two hours late, then YMCA programs will also run two hours late. If school is canceled during school hours, children will need to be picked up according to the school procedures for early closing. This also applies to schools canceling all after-school clubs and activities.
If there is a weather issue on a day when school is not in session, but we are planning YMCA programs (e.g., Break Camp), we will make a decision by 5:30 am the day of the program and communicate any delays or closures to parents and guardians.
We will communicate via email for updates on school closures as updates become available. Please ensure that your contact information is current, and we have up-to-date phone numbers and emails. It might also be helpful to ensure you have additional authorized pick-ups near your program site.
You can also sign up to receive school closure and delay information from FlashAlert
Power Outages
It is the YMCA's policy to suspend facility activities if power is out for a period of 15 minutes or more without a sign of restoration. Staff will remain on site until one hour has passed since the initial outage. They will reopen the facility if the power returns within one hour.
Lightning
For everyone's safety, if lightning is seen or thunder is heard, all pools, showers, steam rooms, and saunas will close until 30 minutes after the last reported strike. Outdoor activities may be relocated, delayed, or canceled due to nearby lightning strikes.
- If traffic signals are without power, approach all intersections as 4-way stops
- Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
- Do not use gas stoves or ovens to heat your home
- Remember that gas stations need power to pump, so don’t count on refueling
- Throw out refrigerated food if its temperature is higher than 40 degrees
- Minimize water usage, especially flushing toilets
- Call the 24/7 Road Helpline to report issues with snow and ice. If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1
- Severe Weather Response from King County Regional Homelessness Authority
- Check your snow routes
- Using the Winter Weather Response map to see plowed and sanded roads
- Checking King County traffic cameras
- Watching the Preparing for Snow and Ice videos
- Finding answers to frequently asked questions about snow and ice response
- Getting emergency preparedness resources
Español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), 한국의 (Korean), Русский (Russian), Soomaali (Somali), Українська (Ukrainian), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), Large type - Seeing the February 11-15, 2021, Snowstorm Recap video
- Learning about roads and flooding
- See Activity Cancellation and Refund policy >
- See Camp and Child Care Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy >