Snoqualmie Pass remains closed in both directions, update expected at noon kxly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kxly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
I-90, US 2 reopen after heavy mountain snow and avalanche danger
WSDOT crews clearing snow that could pose dangerous to drivers. (WSDOT East on Twitter)
The snow may have finished falling in the lowlands Monday and Tuesday, but it wasn’t yet done in the mountain passes.
National Weather Service meteorologist Gary Schneider said Tuesday that the mountain passes had already seen 12-18 inches of snow in the last 24 hours, and were expected to get another foot or more.
Schneider said avalanche danger is high, which, combined with heavy snowfall, is why Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass in both directions was closed overnight Monday, and remained closed until about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The closure stretched eastbound from milepost 34 in North Bend to milepost 106 just west of Ellensburg, and westbound from milepost 70 near Easton.
Westbound I-90 reopens near Snoqualmie Pass summit kxly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kxly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
I-84 closed in gorge; TriMet MAX service suspended
Traffic in the western part of the Columbia River Gorge is shut down. Interstate 84 in Oregon and Highway 14 in Washington are closed.
Posted: Feb 13, 2021 10:31 PM
Posted By: KGW News Staff
PORTLAND, Ore. Snow and freezing rain from a winter storm have led to snow-covered roads in the Columbia River Gorge and traffic issues in the Portland metro area. Roads are icy, so be cautious if you re driving.
Here’s a look at the status of some of the most-used routes in the region.
Interstate 84
The interstate is closed in both directions from Troutdale to Hood River. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed the freeway at 9 p.m. Friday. The free way will remain closed at least through Saturday night. There is no estimated time for it to reopen.