4-6 Inches of Snow Expected at Stevens, Washington Passes
Get ready for the first snowfall of the season at Stevens and Washington Passes! Forecaster predicts 4-6 inches of snow with limited travel impact.
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Grizzly Bears Officially Returning To Washington Cascades
Two federal agencies announced a decision Thursday to actively restore grizzly bears, although no reintroduction date or schedule was released.
Cascade Snowpack Low, Other Concerns About Summer Wildfire Season
National Weather Service Meteorologist Charlotte Dewey says studies show no direct correlation between the level of snowpack and the severity of wildfires.
DOT Says Blizzard Conditions Expected To Make Snowplowing Hard “To Keep Pace With”
The issuing of a rare Blizzard Warning for the Cascade Mountains has crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) scrambling to get ready.
The National Weather Service Office in Spokane is forecasting up to four feet of snow combined with gusty winds as high as 60 mph from 4 a...
Avalanche Center Now Functioning For NCW Forest Recreationists
National forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says winter recreationists will find it helpful to understand some of the terms the Avalanche Center uses.
Winter Advisory for 5-10" of Snow In The Blues & Cascades
Gusty winds can bring down tree branches
PNW Winter Storm Warning: 15-30" Expected in the Cascades
There are several warnings, watches, and advisories issued.
Upcoming Heat Wave In NCW, Eastern WA Could Boost Wildfire Danger
DNR says drought conditions are expected to worsen over the coming weeks, and extended forecast models show the potential for a heat wave in early August.
Wildfires In Wenatchee, NCW Not Expected To Pick Up In Near Term
Temperatures are projected to reach the upper 80’s by Sunday, and 90 by next Wednesday.
SR 20 North Cascades Hwy. Could Open In 2-3 Weeks
The east side clearing crew reached the summit of Washington Pass this week and is heading into the home stretch of its work.