Officials in Washington state announced Saturday that two men were killed last week when an avalanche struck a group of four snowmobilers. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the ...

Two men were killed in an avalanche in central Washington state on Friday, and two others were rescued, according to local officials. Kittitas County Sheriff said four men were touring the backcountry ...

Two people were killed and two others rescued after an avalanche struck while they were backcountry snowmobiling on a Washington state mountain, officials said. Paul Markoff, 38, of North Bend, and ...

If you’re headed to the passes, make sure to check for chain requirements. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is enforcing restrictions at Snoqualmie Pass, checking cars and trucks headed eastbound. It ...

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — A coyote marked the first wildlife crossing of 2026 on the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East overcrossing. The video was captured by Washington State Department of Transportation ...

SNOQUALIME PASS, Wash. — A fatal crash on westbound I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass has resulted in extended traffic delays. Traffic is moving through the area on the far left lane. The incident has ...

It’s called the “Danger Zone” — a 42-mile stretch plagued by snow, black ice, fog and avalanches, resulting in an average of more than 500 car crashes each year. Snoqualmie Pass is among the most ...

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — Snow expected in the mountain passes could complicate post-Christmas travel over the Cascades, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS issued a Winter Weather ...

A snowboarder and skier are shown at 49°North Mountain Resort in Chewelah, Washington. Photo from 49°North Mountain Resort It’s been a slow start to ski season in Washington state. While ski resorts ...

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass is set to open just in time for Christmas, albeit later than usual. The ski area plans to open Tuesday, Dec. 23, resort officials confirmed, as ...

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SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — Washington's roads could finally see some ski traffic this weekend, thanks to a round of heavy snow in the mountains. Several ski areas are optimistic that the latest storm ...