The Northshore area was blanketed with snow Thursday evening and into Friday morning, making the morning commute a challenge. Weather forecasters are predicting a quick melt today but current road conditions have forced some schools in the area to close.

The Northshore School District posted a message on its website at 5:09 a.m. to parents and students that all schools, including those in Kenmore and Bothell, will be closed today.

The message reads: “Northshore Schools are closed today, Friday, Dec. 9, due to inclement weather and road conditions. All district schools are closed and there are no after-school or evening activities, athletics or band/orchestra.”

Cedar Park Christian in Bothell will also be closed today with no activities.

The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College announced at 4:40 a.m. that the two schools will have a late start today, with all activities and classes before 10 a.m. being cancelled. Cascadia’s website states: “Use your best judgment based on road conditions in your area.”

No word had been given from Bastyr University in Kenmore as of 5:30 a.m.

UPDATE

Woodinville Montessori School, located in the Canyon Park neighborhood of Bothell, announced at 6 a.m. that classes will start late today.

A message on the school’s website reads: “Due to snow, all WMS classes will start late, at 10 a.m., today, Friday, Dec. 9. NO morning Club House or child care.

Since we have parents and staff coming from many different areas, please use your own best judgement about the driving conditions in your area. Only you can make this decision. Your safety is our first priority.”

The Bothell Police Department is alerting motorists to be careful on local roadways. Crews are closing 228th Street SE from Meridian Ave. to State Route 527 SE. Police said to expect it to be closed until snow clears.