WSDOT says mountain passes unlikely to open before Sunday
All across the state, passes are still closed?and officials say that's unlikely to change before Sunday.
All across the state, passes are still closed?and officials say that's unlikely to change before Sunday.
Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Drying out this weekend after all that rain & mountain snow! Rivers will recede, but all passes remain closed!
The weekend is looking mainly dry except for a few sprinkles popping up along the coast and north Sound
The weekend is looking mainly dry except for a few sprinkles popping up along the coast and north Sound
Drying out this weekend after all that rain & mountain snow! Rivers will recede, but all passes remain closed
What a week! What a month! The PNW just slammed with extreme weather, but a much-needed break from the elements is coming our way this weekend.
What a week! What a month! The PNW just slammed with extreme weather, but a much-needed break from the elements is coming our way this weekend.
Seattle firefighters rescue man trapped in home that slid off its foundation
Seattle firefighters rescued a man trapped in a home that slid off its foundation in the Magnolia neighborhood.
Seattle firefighters rescued a man trapped in a home that slid off its foundation in the Magnolia neighborhood.
36" of snow in 24 hours: Leavenworth declares state of emergency due to record snowfall
The City of Leavenworth declared a State of Emergency on Jan. 7 and requested aid from the National Guard after getting 36" of snow in less than 24 hours.
The City of Leavenworth declared a State of Emergency on Jan. 7 and requested aid from the National Guard after getting 36" of snow in less than 24 hours.
Winter storm rips through Eastern US causing record breaking snowfall
A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel and crushing morning commutes.
A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast, snarling air travel and crushing morning commutes.
WSU cancels classes Monday, Tuesday to allow students to safely return to Pullman
Washington State University announced that classes on Monday and Tuesday will be canceled due to the recent pass closures.
Washington State University announced that classes on Monday and Tuesday will be canceled due to the recent pass closures.
Major flooding in the Chehalis Valley, but a drier weekend ahead
Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.
Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Aerial video shows major flooding in Lewis County, Washington
In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.
In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.
Showers to taper off, dry weather to start Friday afternoon
The region is expected to get a stretch of dry weather.
The region is expected to get a stretch of dry weather.
Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?
Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.
Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.
Flood Warnings in effect for several areas in Washington
Record rain fell all day long! SeaTac hit 1.47" by about 6 p.m. tonight and 2.00" by 12 a.m. to close out the day. The old record set back in 1956 with 1.22".
Record rain fell all day long! SeaTac hit 1.47" by about 6 p.m. tonight and 2.00" by 12 a.m. to close out the day. The old record set back in 1956 with 1.22".
Weather Alert Days continue as rain, wind, & heavy mountain snow create major problems.
Heavy snow has forced the closure of Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White passes Thursday, while heavy rain is causing flooding concerns in the lowlands.
Heavy snow has forced the closure of Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White passes Thursday, while heavy rain is causing flooding concerns in the lowlands.
Major flooding expected along south Thurston County rivers
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Floodwaters closed downtown Centralia streets
Floodwaters closed downtown Centralia streets
Floodwaters closed downtown Centralia streets
Washington pass closures: Snoqualmie, other passes likely closed until Sunday
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
Washington police urge caution against using Google, Apple Map detours onto remote forest roads
With all main highways across the Washington Cascades closed through at least Friday, troopers are warning drivers not to follow GPS routes that direct to remote forest roads over the mountains.
With all main highways across the Washington Cascades closed through at least Friday, troopers are warning drivers not to follow GPS routes that direct to remote forest roads over the mountains.
Skokomish Valley: Residents in flood-prone areas asked to evacuate ahead of road closures
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.