LIVE UPDATES: Seattle snow, school closures, travel impacts across western WA
The FOX 13 Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Friday morning as snow continues to fall in the lowlands and mountain passes across western Washington.
This article will be continuously updated throughout the day with new information. Check back for updates.
10:31 a.m.: Both directions of US-2 at Stevens Pass reopen after incident
WSDOT announced that an incident on US-2 has been cleared and all lanes in both directions have reopened.
Earlier, both directions of US-2 at Tye River Road Northeast were closed due to an incident that brought emergency responders to the scene.
10:25 a.m.: UW cherry blossoms and snowfall in Seattle
A view from University of Washington shows the cherry blossoms about to bloom while snow falls in Seattle. (University of Washington)
9:50 a.m.: Ground delay at SEA Airport in WA
A ground stop is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday morning.
The FAA announced after 9 a.m. that departures from Sea-Tac Airport were delayed due to snow and ice.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The average delay is about 62 minutes.
As of 9:45 a.m., Sea-Tac had 68 flight delays and five cancelations.
It is currently snowing hard on our Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Live Camera.
9:41 a.m.: SR-410 to remaing closed between Enumclaw and Greenwater
WSDOT announced that SR-410 will remain closed between Enumclaw and Greenwater until further notice due to low visibility, heavy snow and fallen trees. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen.
9:36 a.m.: 23,000 PSE customers experience power outages
According to Puget Sound Energy, there are 224 active outages impacting 23,012 customers across western Washington.
(Puget Sound Energy)
9:10 a.m.: Interview with WSDOT on current road conditions
Snowy conditions on WA roads
Good Day Seattle is talking to WSDOT about the snowy road conditions through western Washington.
8:44 a.m.: SR-410 closed east of Enumclaw, WA due to snow and downed trees
8:22 a.m.: US-12 at White Pass closed in both directions for avalanche control
8:15 a.m.: I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass closed in both directions due to heavy snow, spinouts
According to WSDOT, both eastbound and westbound traffic on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass are closed due to heavy snow, collisions and spinouts. At around 7 a.m., crews announced westbound traffic was closed at Easton due to crashes. At around 8:15 a.m., WSDOT updated its website saying eastbound traffic was closed.
Tracking conditions over WA's Snoqualmie Pass
Snoqualmie Pass was shut down in both directions on Friday morning
8:06 a.m.: Eastbound SR-18 closed at Issaquah Hobart
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson announced that eastbound State Route 18 at Issaquah Hobart was closed due to multiple spinous caused by semi-trucks.
8:00 a.m.: Few WSDOT webcams operational on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass
While a handful I-90 traffic cameras are working on WSDOT’s website, the majority are currently offline.
Webcam screenshots taken at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. (WSDOT)
7:05 a.m.: WSDOT closes westbound I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass due to heavy snow, spinouts
6:00 a.m.: FOX 13 Seattle team weather coverage for lowland, mountain snowfall
Snow coming down throughout western WA
We're tracking lowland snow around western Washington on Friday morning.
5:30 a.m.: Multiple school closures, delays in western WA for Friday, Mar. 13
Some western Washington school districts are delayed on Friday, Mar. 13 because of winter weather. Check the status of your district.
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School closures: Tracking closings, delays in western WA for Friday, Mar. 13
Some western Washington school districts will be delayed on Friday, Mar. 13 because of winter weather. Check the status of your district.
The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle and various local officials.
