A major snowslide occurred earlier today at the Hyak area (Summit East) of the Snoqualmie ski resort as a result of heavy rains destabilizing the snowpack. In addition to the resort itself, two homes at Chamonix Place were hit by the slide. We haven't found any reports of injuries. Luckily, the resort was closed today due to the weather. more ›

Starting today and continuing until the first "significant" snowfall in Snoqualmie Pass, drivers should expect up to 20-minute delays just east of the pass. The Department of Transportation says there will be rolling slow-downs and halted traffic on I-90 between mile posts 57 and 59 near Keechelus Lake. The WSDOT is doing some drilling up on the pass to begin a new project, creating a six-lane highway between Hyak and Easton. Because of the rugged terrain (it is the mountains, folks) equipment is brought to the scene in helicopters. According to FAA rules, a clear space must be provided for emergency landing purposes when a helicopter carries equipment over the Interstate. That's all fine and good with us. Lord knows we don't want to meet our end like an action movie enemy, with a gigantic industral drill crashing down on our car from a helicopter. more ›