A winter storm warning is in effect in western WA, with heavy snow and high avalanche danger making travel over mountain passes hazardous.
A winter storm warning is in effect from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening, bringing heavy mountain snow and high avalanche danger to the Washington Cascades.Keep reading for mountain pass driving conditions, travel restrictions and avalanche danger levels.
According to FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan, snow levels will drop to around 2,000 to 3,000 feet on Tuesday. The heaviest snow will fall between noon and 8:00 p.m. Tuesday."Expect difficult driving conditions during this time over all of the Washington mountain passes," said MacMillan. "Two to four feet of snow is expected at the Cascade passes through Thursday."As of 10 a.m., it was snowing lightly on Snoqualmie Pass. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation , the roadway is bare and wet with snow and slush in some places. Traction tires are advised, and oversized vehicles are prohibited. Driving conditions could change as a weather system capable of dropping 2 to 4 feet of snow moves through the Washington Cascades in the coming days. Crews remind drivers to keep chains on hand in case restrictions are upgraded.As of 10 a.m., it was snowing lightly on US-2 Stevens Pass. Some WSDOT cameras along this route appear to be covered in ice or water. There is currently compact snow and ice on the roadways – traction ties are advised, and oversized vehicles are prohibited."US 2 Stevens Pass between milepost 64 and 85 is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with pilot car operations," WSDOT said. Officials say there will be no eastbound through access between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.Driving conditions and restrictions could change as snow is expected to continue in the area. Be sure to visit WSDOT's website for the latest traffic alerts.According to Avalanche.org, there is high avalanche danger in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and North Cascades National Park areas. Avalanche danger is considerable farther east near Winthrop and Leavenworth.Farther south, Mount Rainier National Park and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are seeing moderate avalanche danger.Travel through areas with high avalanche danger is not recommended.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks homelessness, police tensions and World Cup countdownSeattle leaders combat 'misinformation', say open-air drug use still means arrestsHere's everything to know about the 2026 Super BowlSeattle ranks as the best US city for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data showsWA trooper struck, injured in multi-car crash on SR 512To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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