SNOQUALMIE PASS, Washington. – Those traveling over the passes could encounter some hazards including rain, snow or fog from Friday night into Saturday morning, depending on which areas they pass through.

Motorists encountered cold, wet, muddy and snowy roads at Snoqualmie Pass on Friday evening.

Around 8 p.m. the flakes really started falling at the summit.

Snow initially accumulated at higher altitudes. Away from Alpental Access Road NE, snow and slush caused slippery conditions on these roads early in the evening.

“I guess we have a bigger truck and four-wheel drive too. We also have chains so I think we’ll be good. We also have a lot of weight in the back,” Logan Kruger said.

Kruger was traveling home to Yakima after spending the holidays with his family in Ravensdale. From experience, he said he tends to encounter the heaviest snow farther east.

“Probably around Cle Elum, I guess, and probably around Ellensburg too, but then it usually gets foggy or windy or something like that,” he said.

Early Friday evening, fog began to descend in some areas along I-90 East, beginning near the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River and Mine Creek and continuing along I-90 toward the summit.

WSDOT reported that visibility was less than a quarter mile around 8 p.m. Friday.

“We came here to ride some subways back here on the street,” Nikolay said. He was on his way home to Seattle after taking the kids to the summit to play in the snow.

“We have a 4×4 car but we didn’t expect anything to get stuck. AAA, you know, in the background,” Nikolay said.

The side and back roads at the pass were also muddy and messy, even off the Yellowstone Trail Road.

Some travelers returning from Leavenworth, such as the Edwards family, stayed on the main roads.

“It was very nice, but very wet, lots of snow and mud,” said Anika Edwards, who was returning to her home in Snohomish County after visiting Leavenworth.

“We came up and crossed Highway 2 and then Highway 97 and now I-90 toward the east side,” said Aaron Edwards, Anika’s father. “All three rounds were excellent. They did a great job with the de-icing. WSDOT did it.”

WSDOT has provided a list of travel tips for drivers heading to the passes:

• Check nationwide pass requirements online before you go
• Drive for conditions: slower speeds, slower acceleration
• Leave extra space between vehicles
• Use traction tires or wear chains
• Learn about the importance of traction and chain requirements
• Do not use cruise control

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