snoqualmie pass

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

The heavy snowfall in the Cascades this week might be making the landscape look like a winter wonderland, but it's creating a hellish nightmare for drivers on the state's mountain passes. Both U.S. Highway 2 over Stevens Pass and U.S. 97 over Blewett Pass have experienced closures due to slick and treacherous conditions since Tuesday, and earlier this morning, Interstate-90 (I-90) Snoqualmie Pass

Old Man Winter is going to make travel on the state's major roadways a treacherous undertaking for the Christmas holiday this year. Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) spokesperson, Lauren Loebsack, says this week's heavy snow and frigid temperatures have already created some major issues for motorists...

The highway was closed at Ellensburg because a jack-knifed 18-wheeler was blocking the entire roadway.

Many drivers are getting on the road without proper tire chains or knowledge on how to drive during the winter.

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

I-90 westbound was closed for over three hours due to this complex collision.

The first major storms of the winter season led to requirements such as chains or snow tires on Stevens, Blewett and Snoqualmie passes.

Hazards along US 2 remain at an all time high due to rollout from the steep terrain, resulting in rolling debris and falling trees.

The body of 24-year-old Nicolas Gomiero of Seattle was spotted by helicopter Wednesday morning, and was then hoisted out of the area because of rugged terrain.