Stehekin, WA – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Stevens Pass and surrounding areas beginning late Saturday night, with snowfall expected to significantly impact travel through Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, the advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday. Forecasts call for total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches in elevations above 3,000 feet, including communities like Holden Village.
The heaviest snowfall is expected overnight, with rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour over Stevens Pass. Officials warn drivers to anticipate challenging conditions during this time, especially along U.S. Highway 2, a major corridor that frequently experiences delays during winter weather events.
Western Chelan County residents and visitors are advised to slow down and use extra caution while driving. Snowplows may be active overnight and into Sunday morning to maintain pass accessibility.
This weather pattern is typical for March in the Cascade Mountains, but sudden surges in snowfall can still create hazardous conditions. For real-time updates on road conditions, travelers are encouraged to check the Washington State Department of Transportation at wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
