Winter Storm Watch For I-90 Over Snoqualmie Pass

ISSAQUAH, WA - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Cascades, including for I-90 and Snoqualmie Pass.

The watch goes into effect at 10 p.m. Tuesday and ends at 4 a.m. Thursday. A storm will move through the region tonight that could bring freezing rain to the Cascades.

The National Weather Service is warning that ice accumulations could reach a few tenths of an inch. The ice may also damage trees, causing blockages and hazardous conditions.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, Snoqualmie Pass will see a mix of snow and rain until Thursday. Snow accumulations aren't expected to be much, and snow levels will be at 9,000 feet on Wednesday, which is above pass elevation.

Image via Washington State Patrol