Many roadways have reopened after Tuesday’s snow caused some traffic troubles, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
I-90 was closed in both directions from North Bend to Ellensburg due to winter conditions for much of the day Tuesday. WSDOT said it would be an “extended closure” as crews faced numerous challenges including blizzard-like conditions and having a limited number of tow trucks.
Both directions of the interstate reopened at about 8:40 p.m., according to WSDOT. Chains are required on all vehicles unless you have all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with approved traction tires.
I-90 is open in both directions. Chains required on all vehicles except AWD/4WD with approved traction tires.
— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) December 21, 2022
SR 18 was closed in both directions between Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast and the I-90 interchange due to multiple collisions and spinouts at about 12:20 p.m. It reopened just after 4:30 p.m., according to WSDOT.
UPDATE:
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 21, 2022
🚨All lanes in both directions on SR 18 between Issaquah Hobart & I-90 has REOPENED🚨
Roads can still be icy as temperatures drop so be sure to leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you. Take it slow and #Staysafe. pic.twitter.com/vlVDBkoFUL
US 2 to Stevens Pass was closed between mileposts 58 and 64.5 at around 12:30 p.m. due to adverse weather and multiple collisions. It reopened just before 6 p.m.
WSDOT says conditions are still treacherous and drivers will need to take it slow. If you’re heading across US 2, chains are required unless you have all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
We are back open on US 97 Blewett Pass and US 2 Stevens Pass. That being said it is still very much winter conditions throughout the state. We know you've been waiting, 👏Thank you.👏 But we still need you to be alert, patient, and prepared if you're traveling this evening.
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) December 21, 2022
US 2 is closed in both directions from milepost 84.5 at Coles Corner through Tumwater Canyon to milepost 99 in Leavenworth. Avalanche control is planned in the area and there is no estimated time for reopening.
US 2 is closed in both directions from MP 84.5 at Coles Corner, through Tumwater Canyon, to MP 99 in Leavenworth due to avalanche danger. There is currently no estimated time for reopening.
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) December 20, 2022
US 12 was closed at the summit of White Pass and westbound near Naches at about 5 p.m. It reopened just after 8 p.m.
Nice end to a long day. Thanks for your support @MarcoGonzales_
— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) December 21, 2022
1. US 12/White Pass is open in both directions.
2. I-90/Snoqualmie Pass should be opening here pretty soon. https://t.co/VqKTkVEXXx
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