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Spotty snow, rain and gusty winds to sweep western Washington this week
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (232+ words) by KOMO News Staff & KOMO Weather Team SEATTLE " A cold, unsettled weather pattern is bringing a mix of spotty snow, rain, and gusty winds across the western Washington region, with mountain snow boosting ski conditions. Unsettled weather continues for one…...
Winds expected near the Cascades, with Snoqualmie residents preparing for cleanup
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (378+ words) SNOQUALMIE, Wash. " As areas along the Cascades prepare to see potential gusty winds starting Saturday evening, people in Snoqualmie expect a decent amount of clean up to follow. The area is no stranger to windy nights in the winter, "It's…...
Part of Highway 2 to reopen after flooding closure to allow Stevens Pass access
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) LEAVENWORTH, Wash. " A section of U.S. Highway 2 from Leavenworth to Stevens Pass will partially reopen Monday morning after being closed for multiple days due to flooding, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Friday. The reopening covers about 20 miles of highway between Coles Corner…...
Governor Ferguson: Highway 2 will be closed "for months" due to storm damage
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (166+ words) The latest storm to sweep across western Washington cut power to thousands and caused tree damage. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. " Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that a 49-mile stretch of Highway 2 between Skykomish and Leavenworth will be closed for several months due…...
Local economies tied to Highway 2 worry that flood damage on roads could last for months
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (542+ words) The latest storm to sweep across western Washington cut power to thousands and caused tree damage. President Donald Trump will address the nation. He is expected to tout his accomplishments from his first year back in office. SKYKOMISH, Wa " As…...
Calm early fall weather rolls into western Washington amid smoky skies
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (422+ words) SEATTLE " Get ready for an early-fall stretch of calm weather this week"with smoke. Next week looks potentially more active, with more rain chances, more temperature fluctuations, and more wind gusts. Hopefully, that will bring beneficial rain and fresh air…...
Rivers and lakes are a dangerous place to cool off during Washington's hot spell
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (208+ words) SEATTLE " Record-breaking heat is expected to be back in western Washington this weekend, which means many people will be doing all they can to stay cool. But the National Weather Service office in Seattle is warning people that local rivers…...
Winter storm blankets Cascades with fresh snow, drivers urged to take caution
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) by Karina Vargas, KOMO News Reporter SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. " The Cascades are experiencing a final blast of winter weather this weekend, with 12 to 18 inches of new snow expected from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass. While skiers and snowboarders are reveling…...