It's that time of year when lots of attention turns to the mountain passes. Here are some reminders and tips on why being prepared is so vital when you travel over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass in the winter. | WSDOT

And we’re ready for it. 😤 With 563 plows in our statewide fleet, we’re ready for whatever winter brings. And with a glance at our mountain pass cameras this morning... looks snow is back on the menu. But we can’t do it alone. Most of the time, it’s not weather closing the passes - it’s crashes and spin outs due to unprepared drivers. Do your part by slowing down, leaving plenty of following distance for other drivers and following the posted chain up requirements. And, as always, please give ou

Big thanks to our crews up on US 2 Stevens Pass for their avalanche control work this morning! As you can see, lots of snow came down and it took quite a bit of work to clear it all. Continue to be cautious as you head over the passes as the forecasts say snow is likely all week. | WSDOT