SKYKOMISH, Wash. — This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com.
A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) snowplow was struck by a falling tree Friday morning while crews were working along U.S. Highway 2 east of Skykomish.
“No one was hurt,” WSDOT said in an X post. “In fact, this plow driver will be out again tonight.”
WSDOT officials said the crash highlights the dangers road crews face while working in hazardous winter conditions.
“It’s a reminder that when we close roads because of hazards, these risks are real to all of us,” WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Padgett told KIRO 7. “Not even a WSDOT snow plow is immune to that.”
All lanes of U.S. Highway 2 have reopened at Tye River Road, WSDOT said.
But officials urge drivers to be ready for rapidly changing weather conditions.
One of our plows was struck by a falling tree on US 2 this morning. No one was hurt. In fact, this plow driver will be out again tonight.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) March 13, 2026
It’s a reminder that hazards like this carry real risk for our crews. They are working as quickly and safely as they can. @wsdot https://t.co/Pd1f8WtfW0 pic.twitter.com/xjZRIVnO96
Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
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