SEATTLE (AP) – The latest winter storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought a halt to travel across Washington’s Cascade mountains, Thursday. Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass was closed Thursday due to high avalanche danger, heavy snow and low visibility. Transportation officials said Thursday evening that four mountain passes likely would remain closed until Sunday.
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Puget Sound Energy said Thursday that crews were responding to power outages in mountain pass regions because of heavy snow weighing down trees and branches.
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Heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding concerns in western Washington and Oregon as the latest atmospheric river moved into the region. Flood advisories were in place Thursday with some in effect through Saturday.
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BNSF Railway reported a landslide south of Centralia that prompted a 48-hour stoppage of Amtrak train service between Portland and Seattle.
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Numerous school districts in counties around the state canceled classes Thursday, while others delayed the start of school.
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