Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility

Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.

Seattle weather: Lowland rain, strong wind, and heavy mountain snow ahead

An atmospheric river pattern will develop starting Tuesday evening, bringing heavy lowland rain, strong wind, and feet of mountain snow. 

Mountain pass conditions: Chains required on Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes

Chains were required for drivers traveling both east and west through Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass after heavy mountain snow accumulated overnight into Tuesday morning. Some restrictions have been lifted as the conditions have improved.

School closures: Track closings, delays in Western Washington for Feb. 27, 2024

Some Western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Tuesday, Feb. 26 because of winter weather. Check the status of your district: 

Tracking snowy conditions in Stevens Pass
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FOX 13's Taylor Winkel is driving through a snow-covered Stevens Pass where chains are required on all vehicles except those with all-wheel drive.

Tracking morning snow in Lake Stevens
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It is a Weather Alert Day for Good Day Seattle as some areas around Puget Sound are waking up to snow on the roadways. FOX 13's Abby Acone is in Lake Stevens where snow has accumulated on the roadways.

Seattle weather: Wintry mix possible for Monday

A windy day around Western Washington on Sunday.  Gusts topped out at over 55 mph in some spots.  We had reports of a 45mph gust at Sea-Tac too. There were several reports of power outages today along with some downed trees. The Wind Advisory issued for the Admiralty Inlet Area is set to expire at 10pm on Sunday.  Winds will relax overnight today and early Monday.

Seattle weather: Wintry mix possible for Monday
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Fox 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your weather outlook for the work week ahead!