ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Westbound I-90 near Ellensburg back open.
Westbound I-90 near Ellensburg is open. @wspd6pio pic.twitter.com/AyxAGWvMeO— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) January 11, 2024
Updated: Jan. 10 at 9:27 a.m.
Westbound I-90 near Ellensburg has been closed due to multiple spin outs and adverse road conditions.
According to Snoqualmie Pass, there have been multiple spin outs along the roadway this morning causing the closure.
Westbound I-90 is closed Ellensburg (milepost 106) due to spin outs and adverse road conditions. @wspd6pio— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) January 11, 2024
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau stated, “make sure you’re prepared if you’re headed over our passes. Troopers and CVEOs are working chain enforcement.”
Currently, chains are required on all vehicles except AWD/4WD. Weather on the pass will be “moderate to heavy snow in the Cascades on Thursday with about 3-8″ of snow expected at the pass & 3-6″ near Cle Elum.”
Drifting snow and low visibility is expected.
If you would like to receive updates on weather conditions on Snoqualmie pass, WSDOT said to text ‘start’ to 85107. For more information, visit the WSDOT website.
