All major cross-state passes likely to stay closed until Sunday
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Heavy snow and extreme weather conditions caused the Washington State Department of Transportation to close all cross-state mountain passes early Thursday.
WSDOT said Snoqualmie, Stevens, White and Blewett passes will likely remain closed until at least Sunday. Officials said conditions are so hazardous that it’s too dangerous for crews to be in those areas.
The hazardous conditions include snow slides, falling trees, near-zero visibility and high avalanche concerns. WSDOT said those concerns will only increase when the weather switches to rain and freezing rain over the next day or so.
Crews were expected to evaluate the conditions on Friday, but they have not said when that will likely happen.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/all-major-cross-state-passes-likely-to-stay-closed-until-sunday/ar-AASvjtJ
U.S. 2 and other Cascade passes closed, delaying trips home
EVERETT — Three major mountain passes linking Eastern and Western Washington remained closed Friday due to heavy snow and avalanche danger.
It’s unlikely they’ll reopen until at least Sunday.
The week’s weather caused Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a state of emergency. According to a news release, state and local agencies are coordinating to assess the damage and start repairs. And the Washington State Military Department activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
Meanwhile, some Snohomish County residents have been stuck on the east side of the Cascades.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/u-s-2-and-other-cascade-passes-closed-delaying-trips-home/
