NORTH SOUND — Mountain snow arrived in the North Cascades with the latest weather system, expected to bring 4″-8″ inches to Stevens Pass, according to forecasts. Drivers are reminded to be prepared for winter driving conditions across Highway 2 and State Route 20 but WSDOT cameras show Stevens Pass is bare and wet in spots with slush next to the wheel tracks of traffic.
This satellite video shows the path of the weather system packing the snow in the Northern Cascades.
5:30 PM Radar Update: A line of showers is moving off of Whidbey into Snohomish/southern Skagit Counties this evening. Main concerns will be the potential for a lightning strike and some ponding with the brief downpours.
#wawx https://t.co/UpRXljujH1
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 28, 2026
At 6:47 a.m. today, a thin blanket of snow is already apparent at Stevens Pass.
Stevens Pass seeing snow this morning.
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#wawx #pnw #snow https://t.co/SSzJB1c3Oc— Randy Small – Whatcom County Weather (@RandySmall) October 28, 2026
More snow will likely fall in the North Cascades than the Central Cascades.
Step (briefly) aside, El Nino! Western Washington has its first mountain snow alerts of the season! Could see 4-8″ at Stevens Pass into Wednesday and 1-3″ at Snoqualmie Pass. Bulk of the snow tonight.
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— Scott Sistek (@ScottSeattleWx) October 27, 2026
The peak of snowfall is expected this morning.
Heads up for mountain travel: Snow returns to the Cascades Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Snow will be heaviest early Wednesday morning. If you’re traveling over the passes, drive with caution and remember to check with WSDOT for the latest Pass conditions & information. #WAwx https://t.co/aRh4gizcXG
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 26, 2026
WSDOT snowplows are already deployed on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass.
Our crews are out plowing snow as the first hint of winter hits the mountain passes. If your plans take you across the passes today, pls make sure to have a good set of traction tires and slow down. Did you know putting chains on your tires makes them traction tires? Yep! https://t.co/np05WfTgrK
— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) October 28, 2026