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Winter Weather Advisory In The Cascades
The National Weather Service says 2-6 inches of snow could fall in elevations above 3000 feet.
STEVENS PASS, WA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 3000 feet in the Cascades. In a briefing Tuesday morning, NWS said up to six inches of snow could fall over Stevens Pass, with between two and four inches possible over Snoqualmie Pass.
WSDOT traffic cameras already captured snow accumulating along Stevens Pass early Tuesday morning, with a light dusting visible on Snoqualmie. By mid-afternoon, traction tires were either advised or required for all travelers heading over Stevens and Snoqualmie. Washington State Patrol said troopers responded to 55 crashes on Interstate 90, including several rollovers, between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Snow is starting to cover Stevens Pass, increasing the possibility of slick conditions across the roadway.#wawx #idwx pic.twitter.com/zXaB2kbhy3
— NWS Spokane (@NWSSpokane) October 8, 2019
A mix of rain and snow as of 6:15 AM over at Snoqualmie Pass-with a temp of 33°F. If you're traveling through the passes this AM, make sure to monitor @wsdot_passes here: https://t.co/F1RkiPjhVA #WAwx pic.twitter.com/GrB9ZhRbMM
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 8, 2019
#Update: Traction Tires now REQUIRED on Stevens Pass, Chains required on Vehicles over 10,000 gross vehicle weight. Oversize Vehicles Prohibited. https://t.co/OPPQFeZ6tN
— Trooper John Bryant (@wspd6pio) October 8, 2019
on SR 542/Mt. Baker Highway. pic.twitter.com/FHlwl64xmb
— WSDOT North Traffic (@wsdot_north) October 8, 2019
Images from one of our staff members going over Snoqualmie Pass a short time ago. Snoqualmie Pass remains mainly wet at this time. Stevens pass has been hit much harder thus far today. Follow @wsdot_passes for the latest road conditions. #wawx pic.twitter.com/8tI2Y9cc4p
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 8, 2019
Snoqualmie Pass is now traction tires ADVISED. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Snowing with snow and slush on roadway. pic.twitter.com/OHavFRPvfK
— Trooper John Bryant (@wspd6pio) October 8, 2019
@wastatepatrol troopers have investigated 55 collisions since 4am this morning!!! Unfortunately that number continues to rise. #DriveForConditions !!
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 8, 2019
@SnoqualmiePass is now Traction Tires REQUIRED per @wsdot_passes , Chains required on Vehicles over 10,000 gross vehicle weight. Oversize Vehicles Prohibited. pic.twitter.com/fhXZpkpX97
— Trooper John Bryant (@wspd6pio) October 8, 2019
NWS says the system moving through today will also bring cooler conditions to the lowlands through Thursday, with highs in the low to mid-50s, and overnight lows potentially dipping near the freezing mark in some areas
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Forecasters say isolated thunderstorms and hail will be possible Tuesday afternoon in areas south of Snohomish County.
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