Winter storm warning remains for Snoqualmie and North Cascades

Drivers were facing falling snow on Snoqualmie Pass on Friday.

Just before 6 p.m. eastbound lanes near the pass on Interstate 90 were closed due to spin outs. No estimated time was given for reopening the interstate.

Westbound traffic was still moving, with chains required.

A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday above 3,000 feet, said the state Department of Transportation.

The transportation officials were advising holiday weekend drivers to use traction tires if they planned on crossing the mountains on Interstate 90, as well as other areas of the North Cascades.

The heaviest snowfall was expected Friday afternoon, with more snow possible overnight.

The National Weather Service forecasts daytime snow amounts could total three to seven inches Friday and less than one inch overnight.

Snoqualmie Pass is about 3,000 feet, Stevens Pass about 4,000 feet and White Pass is 4,500.

Rain and partly sunny skies are forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

This story was originally published November 23, 2018 at 3:01 PM.