Drifting snow leaves cars stranded in rural Benton County on Thanksgiving

Snow drifted several feet deep in rural Benton County Wednesday night and early Thanksgiving morning, even though the Tri-Cities saw mostly flurries overnight.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that Fire District 5 first responders, with assistance from deputies, rescued stranded motorists at snow drifts in the area of Sellards and Travis roads south of Benton City.

Several roads were closed in the Horse Heaven Hills, including Webber Canyon, Plymouth and Sellards roads, and roads were slippery in the Reata and Badger Canyon areas, according to the sheriff’s office.

County road crews were clearing roads on Thanksgiving morning so tow trucks could reach cars stuck in drifts.

This story was originally published November 28, 2019 at 11:24 AM.