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US 2 reopen at Stevens Pass after days of icy conditions

Dec 27, 2022, 8:28 PM | Updated: 9:02 pm

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Update 8:55 p.m.:

US Highway 2 reopened Tuesday night, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Traction tires are advised due to compact snow and ice on the roadway.

I-90 reopens between North Bend and Ellensburg; US 2 over Stevens Pass to remain closed Sunday

The highway was closed all day Sunday for freezing rain and icy conditions and remained closed through Tuesday evening.

Interstate 90 and US 2 both closed Saturday due to treacherous conditions caused by the freezing rain, as well as avalanche danger. I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg reopened just after 9 a.m. on Saturday.

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