A reminder to remove studded snow tires in Washington and Oregon before the looming deadline. The fine is steep and there are no exceptions for out of state visitors.
It's almost that time of year again to be aware of the snowy passes or even when it will snow in town next. But when do we put our Studded Tires on? With the first snow fall?
Snow Expected to Pile Up in the Mountain Passes
If you’re planning a trip across the Cascade Mountains - in either direction, we advise you to check with the Washington Department of Transportation Mountain Pass reports first.
We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled the weekend weather forecasts and links to click for real-time updates on all four major mountain passes (Blewett, Snoqual
The roadway originally closed late Monday afternoon, but then reopened to single lane traffic Monday night before closing down once again Tuesday afternoon.
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is joining the cause this year.
"We host a month-long work zone campaign every April at WSDOT but we're also partnering with the national campaign this year alongside out own efforts," explains WSDOT spokesperson Tina Werner...
The Washington Department of Transportation is moving quickly into construction season as temperatures warm up.
There are a number of repaving projects in the works for North Central Washington.
WSDOT spokesperson Lauran Loebsack says there's a narrow time frame to complete road projects in the region.
"In ...