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Starting Thursday, heavy rain and snow will continue through the weekend and increase the likelihood for avalanches.

Lower into the Wenatchee Valley, Saturday and Sunday will have occasional bouts of precipitation along with temperatures hovering around the 30’s.

Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort reports a dusting of snow fell on the mountain during the weekend. The resort says it's excited to be that much closer to opening day, and will start the snowmaking process on November 1st, temperatures permitting...

This weather is projected to persist well into Friday.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jeremy Wolf says the first snow storm of the fall will hit the Cascades by Friday, which will be a game changer for the entire area.

The Bolt Creek Fire has torched the forest adjacent to the roadway near Skykomish, which has left the highway vulnerable when storms pick up.

The sun is starting to hit the national forest, but that doesn't mean a lack of winter sports fun. Okanogan-Wenatchee Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says be prepared for cold temperatures, particularly at night. "Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area, near Chelan, has great groomed trails and fantastic views, and snowmobilers in the Lake Wenatchee area can also see wonderful sunrises at Sugarloaf

The National Weather Service says the mountains, including the three major east to west passes could see between 25 and 44 inches of snow by Friday afternoon/evening. They are also expecting windy conditions with gusts in the 30-35 MPH range at times ...

The Washington State Patrol responded to 263 collisions and other calls for service on area highways through 11:30 Monday morning according to Trooper John Bryant. The worst day was Friday with most of the incidents in the Kittitas County area ...

Going out to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this winter for some fun? Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says it's important to prepared. "Be sure to carry emergency gear if recreating in the backcountry. And always know what the avalanche danger is before leaving home ...