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Seattle, Washington – Drivers heading into Washington’s northern Cascades have hours to prepare before heavy snow begins stacking up on major mountain routes by 4 a.m. Wednesday, threatening pass closures and hazardous travel through early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday until 4 a.m. Friday for the Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and northern King counties. Forecasters expect up to 12 inches of snow near Mount Baker and up to 10 inches across the Cascades of Snohomish and northern King counties. Stevens Pass could see 4 to 6 inches at pass level, with higher totals in the backcountry. Winds may gust up to 35 mph, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of falling branches…