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Unstable air conditions are expected to linger over Chelan and Douglas counties for the rest of the week, with the Wenatchee valley expecting some light snow on Monday morning.

Stevens Pass is expected to receive up to a foot of snow.

WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said dangerous weather conditions are currently prohibiting crews from assessing the situations.

Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous with slick and icy roads. Drivers should prepare for longer than normal commute times this weekend.

The Cascades should expect up to 15-20 inches of snow throughout the week, while Wenatchee Valley communities should see up to six inches of snow.

South winds are expected to bring moisture into the area late Friday night and will persist through Sunday morning.

A major winter storm is projected to blow over the north central region on Tuesday night, continuing well into Wednesday.

Douglas PUD Public Information Officer Meghan Vibbert said there may be more outages in the future due to the weather.

A truck with an attached trailer had veered to the right and jackknifed at MP 117, near Bridgeport.