While not as widespread as expected, wintery weather did impact travel across western Washington on Tuesday. By the evening, hundreds of flights had been canceled or delayed and the two major passes -- Snoqualmie and Stevens -- were closed to travelers for hours on Tuesday. Snoqualmie closed just after 11 a.m. and reopened just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Stevens Pass reopened just after 6 p.m. Both mountain passes were closed due to treacherous conditions as well as for avalanche prevention work. The Washington Department of Transportation said clearing crashes is complex, especially with limited tow trucks. The agency said that plus at least 14 inches of new snow made it an all day challenge to keep the highways open. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/snow-impacts-western-washington-king-snohomish-pierce-skagit-whatcom-county/281-4a8d9cf0-7c67-4c7e-8d53-ba73f1618b7d