After an unseasonably warm October, the Cascades are finally getting their first taste of precipitation.
Along the Skykomish River on Highway 2, there is now an increased risk of debris flow and landslides.
Stevens Pass General Manager Ellen Galbrait isn’t sure the snow on the ground will stick around, but she’s celebrating the soggy forecast. In years past, emergency crews have battled fires on the east side of the ski area toward Leavenworth, but never on the west side.“Its sort of an ever-evolving situation,” said McKeon. “We’ve gone from wildfire response to winter weather response.”
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