WA Avalanche Warning in effect for Cascades
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. - The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) issued warnings for both Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes due to snow and wind, creating very dangerous conditions for large avalanches.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson reported Wednesday night that an Avalanche Warning was in effect for the Cascades due to heavy snow and strong winds.
High avalanche danger in the mountains
The Northwest Avalanche Center released high-danger warnings for both Stevens and Snoqualmie passes.
In addition to the Avalanche Warning, there is a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades through Thursday evening for additional heavy snow and dangerous conditions. The higher peaks could see up to 30" of new snow through Thursday night.
Seattle weather: Very wet and blustery start to Thursday
A Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades through Thursday evening for additional heavy snow and dangerous conditions. The higher peaks could see up to 30" of new snow through Thursday night.
On Thursday morning, FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis was monitoring the conditions over Snoqualmie Pass, where travel was challenging.
Also on Thursday morning, eastbound I-90 was closed fpr a few hours at Milepost 46 in North Bend due to multiple spinouts and crashes.
When traveling over the passes, chains are required except for all-wheel drive, and the NWAC is asking drivers to avoid travel along flat or low angle areas beneath large steep slopes.
Top 25 search queries of 2024
A look back at the top 25 search queries that brought people to FOX 13 Seattle's website in 2024.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX SEATTLE
Emails reveal Jamie Tompkins fought rumors of affair with Seattle police Chief Diaz
2 suspects fire shots at Pierce County Transit bus in Puyallup, WA
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion
Commentary: "Jerry Rigging" a roster under frugal mandates is an annual Mariners tradition
‘You feel invaded’: Thief steals $8K of music gear from Tacoma musician’s car
The living wage needed for a family of 4 in WA
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily Fox Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX Seattle 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 coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.