Snowplows used to remove tumbleweeds that blocked Washington highway for hours

Snowplows used to remove tumbleweeds that blocked Washington highway for hours

Snowplows used to remove tumbleweeds that blocked Washington highway for hours

RICHLAND, Wash. -- An eastern Washington highway was closed for hours on New Year's Eve after being covered by tumbleweeds.

According to the Washington State Patrol, SR 240 was closed late Tuesday until around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Troopers told KVEW that at least ten cars were buried under the brush, but no injuries were reported.

Up to 20-30 feet of tumbleweeds buried the highway in places.

Troopers said windy conditions caused the tumbleweeds to pile up causing a much larger blockage than normally seen.