avalanche

An ice storm closed down I-90 Snoqualmie Pass for about 24-hours heading into Christmas Day, while U.S. 2 Stevens Pass was closed for most of four days during and after the holiday weekend.

The avalanche warning remains in effect through Saturday evening at 4 p.m.

Detours are available through I-90, US 97 onto Blewett Pass, and Chumstick Highway.

As we have moved into March, the avalanche danger in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest remains very high. Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says it's important to be aware of the conditions by checking the Northwest Avalanche Center's website ...

If you're still hoping to get out in the snow and have some fun, snowshoeing might be for you. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says there are many opportunities, but it's important to be safe and know your skill level ...

According to a report by the Northwest Avalanche Center, we have had more deaths from avalanches of people recreating nationally than during any other similar period in 100 years. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says conditions are favorable for human-triggered avalanches ...

What began as a day trip for students of the Everett School District to the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center turned into at least a four-day weekend after an avalanche on Highway 20 near Diablo closed the roadway Friday. Travis Phelps with WSDOT says conditions made it impossible to clear the roads over the weekend...

UPDATE 6:50am WSDOT  completed avalanche control work on US2 Stevens Pass and reopened US2 in both directions at 6:45am with Traction Tires required.   UPDATE 6:30am WEDNESDAY Avalanche control work on Stevens Pass is extended to 8 a.m. Wednes...