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Avalanche work planned on I-90 this morning; eastbound lanes to temporarily close

A section of Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie Pass will close this morning for avalanche control, according to the state Department of Transportation.

STACIA GLENN; Staff writer
Published: Dec. 19, 2012 at 9:54 a.m. PST
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