With dozens of snow-laden trees still slumped over the highway, the Washington State Department of Transportation is keeping US Highway 2 closed from Stevens Pass to the west end of Leavenworth.
Skiers can still get to the summit from the west side, but cannot continue east toward Leavenworth. Through traffic must detour via US 97 Blewett Pass and Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass.
“At least four ...more large trees crashed to the roadway overnight, and there is no way to estimate a reopening time,” said WSDOT regional administrator Dan Sarles. “Given what has happened at the pass, this is the right decision to make for the safety of drivers and our workers.”
The forecast tonight calls for clear and cold conditions, which means snow will freeze to branches and trees will not be able to shed their snow load. Wednesday’s forecast calls for another 8 inches of snow at Stevens Pass.
If the dangerous conditions continue, WSDOT plans to bring in a large helicopter to attempt blow snow from the trees on Wednesday.
Up to date information on the major mountain passes can be found on KPQ.com
Skiers can still get to the summit from the west side, but cannot continue east toward Leavenworth. Through traffic must detour via US 97 Blewett Pass and Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass.
“At least four ...more large trees crashed to the roadway overnight, and there is no way to estimate a reopening time,” said WSDOT regional administrator Dan Sarles. “Given what has happened at the pass, this is the right decision to make for the safety of drivers and our workers.”
The forecast tonight calls for clear and cold conditions, which means snow will freeze to branches and trees will not be able to shed their snow load. Wednesday’s forecast calls for another 8 inches of snow at Stevens Pass.
If the dangerous conditions continue, WSDOT plans to bring in a large helicopter to attempt blow snow from the trees on Wednesday.
Up to date information on the major mountain passes can be found on KPQ.com
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