SEATTLE – The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a blizzard warning for the Cascade mountain passes starting Tuesday, cautioning residents and travelers of hazardous conditions set to begin on Tuesday afternoon.
The warning takes effect from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday for elevations above 2,500 feet, and includes areas such as Hamilton, Concrete, Lyman, Morton and Darrington.
Forecasters expect blizzard conditions with total snow accumulations varying from 4 to 12 inches. The higher peaks could see even more significant snowfall. Additionally, winds in the region may gust up to 60 mph, exacerbating the storm’s impact.…