Alert: Washington State Winter Weather Advisory Remains in Effect

If you are hitting the road in Washington State, there is a Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley Weather Alert going on right now.
These cities are affected: Naches, Toppenish, Yakima, Thorp, Sunnyside, and Ellensburg

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Winter Weather Advisory Remains in Effect Until 4 PM PST Today

What to Expect:

Wet snow with additional accumulations of up to 2 inches.

Areas Affected:

Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley

credit: WA DOT

Timing:

Active through 4 PM PST this afternoon

Potential Impacts:

Even light snow can make roads slippery and hazardous.
Snow-covered roads could create dangerous driving conditions, particularly affecting the Friday morning commute.

Precautionary Steps:

Drive slowly and cautiously.
Check the latest road conditions at wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

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