The latest winter storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought a halt to travel across Washington’s Cascade mountains, flood warnings, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
The major route across Washington’s Cascades — Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass — was closed Thursday because of high avalanche danger, heavy snow and low visibility. Stevens Pass on U.S. 2, White Pass on U.S. 12 and Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 were also closed Thursday. Transportation officials said Thursday evening that the four mountain passes likely would remain closed until Sunday. It’s unusual — and maybe unprecedented — to have all four passes close simultaneously for more than a few hours, The Seattle Times reported.
The ports of Seattle and Tacoma said exporters from eastern Washington and beyond are not able to get their cargo to the docks. (Lewiston Tribune)
