snow

Not just Franklin County, but all over region, rapidly melting snow creates issues.

The heavy snowfall in the Cascades this week might be making the landscape look like a winter wonderland, but it's creating a hellish nightmare for drivers on the state's mountain passes. Both U.S. Highway 2 over Stevens Pass and U.S. 97 over Blewett Pass have experienced closures due to slick and treacherous conditions since Tuesday, and earlier this morning, Interstate-90 (I-90) Snoqualmie Pass

Old Man Winter is going to make travel on the state's major roadways a treacherous undertaking for the Christmas holiday this year. Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) spokesperson, Lauren Loebsack, says this week's heavy snow and frigid temperatures have already created some major issues for motorists...

If you encounter a snowplow or salt trucks, allow plenty of space and don't try to pass.

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In addition to car crashes, the snow can cause you to fall while on foot if you're not careful

Snow is causing crashing along I-82 between Kennewick and Umatilla

One of the reasons is we live in a 'basin,' the Columbia Basin.

Could Tri-Cities get NO SNOW on Christmas Day? Even though we are currently experiencing La Niña in the Pacific Ocean, there is zero indication that the Tri-Cities area will be under snow in December. I took a look at the weather for a month out (look, I'm not an expert) and most days are expected to be in the forties, including the week of Christmas. ...

Have a roadside emergency kit that includes essentials.

So, when can we expect snow to begin falling in Tri-Cities?

It's not your typical spring.