SPOKANE, Mont. – After several crashes that had Snoqualmie Pass closed Thursday night, officials are shedding some light on what exactly qualifies as a traction tire.
From the Snoqualmie Pass social media:
Lots of questions about what qualifies as a traction tire. So here you go:
A type of tire manufactured with at least 1/8 of an inch of treadMarked with M&S or “All Season” Marked with mountain/snowflake symbol Installing chains makes any tire a traction tire
The pass was finally fully open again around 7:15 pm, and officials reported a total of 15 inches of snow fell in the area.
Crews have been out clearing up the roads and work will continue through the weekend.
Before you hit the roads this winter, check road conditions and be sure to have the proper equipment (and that it fits).
