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Eastbound I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass closes for second time after spinouts, collisions

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — Eastbound I-90 through Snoqualmie Pass has closed for the second time on Monday for “multiple spinouts and collisions,” according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The roadway had reopened around 3:30 p.m., after a brief closure brought on by numerous collisions. Forty-five minutes later, it had closed again.

Snow has been falling at the passes for the better part of the morning, with a blizzard warning taking effect at 4 a.m. on Tuesday.

Westbound I-90 remains open, as does Stevens Pass at US 2 and White Pass at US 12.

WSDOT is reminding drivers that chains are required through the passes right now. Failure to do so could result in a $500 ticket.

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