Yes, Snoqualmie pass will close at times during the winter. I believe it only happens during pretty bad storms, and then parts of it will close when they are doing a lot of snow removal after the storms, or in association with avalanche control.
I don't think any other parts of the road will be closed. It seems like Cle Elum is about as far east as the closures get - east of there storms just don't get that bad.
It may snow from 6 to 12 inches, but it will be mixed with rain, so accumulation on the ground can be far different. The biggest concern is that low temperatures after the snow and rain will build up yet more ice on trees and power line. Where I live, 70 miles from Spokane is currently undergoing power outages from breaking tree branches or entire trees brought down on power lines by the weight of the ice.
Snow can appear dirty due to a process called snow pollution, where pollutants from the air and ground, such as dust, dirt, and ash, accumulate on snowflakes as they fall. Additionally, road salt and de-icing chemicals can mix with snow, further causing it to appear dirty.
Seattle's climiate is described as being Oceanic with faily mild, wet winters and dry summers. The precipitation for the city is 37.1 inches (942 mm). Seattle has about 150 days of precipitation.
The adjective in the phrase "the cold wind blew snow and dust across the road" is "cold." It describes the noun "wind," indicating its temperature or characteristic.
When schools or services close due to unusually heavy snow, it is often called a snow day.
There are lots of places in Spokane where you can get snow removal equipment inexpensively. One of this place is Paul Swanson Snow Removal Sales and Rentals ( 509) 869-3372 - 10925 S Latah Ln, Spokane,
yes
Not too much, but sometimes it gets REALLY cold.
Road conditions between Spokane and Fargo can vary significantly depending on the time of year and weather conditions. Generally, major highways like I-90 and I-94 are well-maintained, but winter weather can lead to snow and ice, affecting travel. It's advisable to check real-time traffic updates and weather forecasts before embarking on the trip. Road construction and detours may also impact conditions, so staying informed is key.
The amount of snow that would cause schools to close varies in different areas. A northern area that is prepared to clear snow off the roads might not close schools at all unless several feet of snow fell, and maybe not even then. In areas that are not as well prepared, a few inches of snow might result in schools closing if road conditions were bad or expected to become slick and hazardous.
Washington state typically receives snow in the Cascade Range and the eastern part of the state, particularly around the cities of Spokane and Pullman. These areas have colder temperatures and higher elevations, making them more prone to snowfall.
There doesn't necessarily have to be snow on the roads for school to close, but unless the temperatures become so low that decision makers believe it would be dangerous for children to go to school, road conditions would have to be considered dangerous, which means that there would have to be snow or other freezing precipation on them or major flooding of roads.
It doesn't often snow in any month of the winter, but if you catch it in the right pattern there can be some decent snow for a week or two.
Most likely
No they are too close to the equator for snow
yes school CAN definitely close with 8 inches of snow
Seattle, Washington