Westbound I-90 closed near Ellensburg due to spinouts, snowy conditions

Westbound I-90 has reopened near Ellensburg at milepost 106 Thursday morning following multiple spin outs, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

The official WSDOT account for I-90/Snoqualmie Pass sent the initial traffic alert at around 7:45 a.m. The road reopened by 9:30 a.m.

Mixed rain & snow showers possible Thursday

A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect early Thursday morning as heavy snow and wind gusts up to 45mph are expected.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau released the following statement regarding Thursday's driving conditions:

"Make sure you're prepared if you're headed over our passes. Troopers and CVEOs are working chain enforcement."

Live Seattle Traffic Map: Real-time updates for Western Washington

As of 8:30 a.m., chains are required on all vehicles except those that are all-wheel drive. Oversize vehicles are prohibited. These restrictions apply to drivers heading both east and westbound. There is snow and slush on the roadways, and it is currently snowing.