Northwest Avalanche Center

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. 2 over Stevens Pass has been closed as avalanche danger continues to increase under heavy falling snow. The Washington State Department of Transportation said on their website the road was closed in both directions Thursday afternoon with traffic stopped at milepost 58 at Scenic and at milepost 64 at Stevens Pass summit...

Man killed in avalanche near Mount Baker ski area identified MOUNT BAKER, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have identified the skier killed in in an avalanche near the Mount Baker Ski Area. The Bellingham Herald reports he was identified as 36-year-old Mark Panthen of Bellingham...