heavy snow

Heavy snow and strong winds could make travel difficult across Washington’s Cascade passes, including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass, through the end of the week.

The first hint of winter is here, but what it takes to cancel school varies wildly depending on where you live in the state.

Expect high gusts and plentiful mountain snow in the days ahead, warns National Weather Service.

The roadway was initially closed eastbound before being shut down in both directions between North Bend and Ellensburg.

All of the snow in North Central Washington during the late fall and winter has made for a busy time at the Chelan County Public Works Department. County spokesperson, Jill FitzSimmons, says crews were pressed into service earlier than usual during the season and have remained steadily active since then...