Snoqualmie Pass getting hit with snow. Tri-Cities, not so much

The Tri-Cities saw a mix of precipitation Tuesday, with rain, freezing rain and snow falling in different areas.

The National Weather Services says there was still the chance of more snow, particularly Tuesday night.

But it was far from certain.

The dew point at the Tri-Cities Airport was 30 degrees at noon Tuesday, which is just on the borderline for snow or rain, according to the weather service.

If the dew point dropped the Tri-Cities could get an inch or so of snow and sleet. Or precipitation could continue to fall as mostly rain and sleet.

The chance of precipitation Tuesday night was 70 percent, but after 10 p.m., it was expected to fall as rain, according to the weather service.

Travelers over the Cascade Mountains were facing some dicey driving conditions Tuesday afternoon.

Chains were required for all vehicles for a while on Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass, then they were just recommended.

The Washington State Department of Transportation was reporting compact snow and ice on the roadway and gusty winds. A wintery mix of rain, freezing rain and snow was forecast overnight and into Wednesday.

This story was originally published January 8, 2019 at 1:05 PM.