Stevens Pass reopens after overnight closure, chains required

Stevens Pass is officially back open after high winds and heavy snow closed the highway on Tuesday.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the pass closed around 3 p.m. due to extreme weather conditions causing low visibility.

WSDOT announced Stevens Pass reopened at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with chains required for all vehicles except all-wheel drive (AWD).

Drivers are asked to use headlights, slow down, and give WSDOT crews and plows plenty of space on the road.

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