Heavy snowfall wreaking havoc on I-90 | FOX 13 Seattle

Crashes, slide-offs, cars stalling-slick conditions from today's heavy snowfall are causing hazards along Snoqualmie Pass. And matters are only going to get worse ahead of Tuesday's blizzard warning.
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[@dankerns171]

As someone who holds a Washington State CDL $500 fine for no chains is bullshit! It should be $5000 and your taken out of service for 72 hrs. Washington State needs real enforcement

[@doghouse416]

Nice bro.........I agree. My days of chaining up are over, I stay in the SE now.

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

sound like ya'll need to do what PA did and shut down highways and only let fully loaded trailers run (weight)

[@m9078jk3]

How about making it a mandatory jail time arrest offense perhaps a week in jail.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Well that's a bit steep man Maybe tow companies should charge more for idiots that get stuck. I've based outta here since the 90's man Most drivers are just too damn lazy to chain properly.....especially these pavement pounders.

[@watsonspuzzle]

It's the few that screws it up for everyone else.

[@TonyTiger-xg9cr]

Full speed into the pile up

[@tyeetamer]

0:39 One fool with no lights on and another with their light bar on. No wonder I90 closes so frequently with drivers this stupid.

[@PedroGomez-bd9ro]

😒Deldrige Way

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

lot of dumbazzes in midwest with no running/tail lights, even semi trailers 🤦‍♀️

[@westhawk9599]

Why is it that whenever there is heavy snowfall, every bad driver decides to drive?

[@earthmama9597]

That is the hundred dollar question!

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

they gotta go git milk n bread 😂

[@chrisvaldez808]

The only way to learn how to drive in the snow is to drive in the snow.

[@usptact]

Snow starts to fall, Seattle acts like if seeing the snow for the very first time in their lives!

[@colecoaker]

Because 90% of “Seattle” isn’t from Seattle!🙄

[@denver0102]

Love Seattle ❤

[@MILlz0]

Always has to be a hater

[@egizabhiryemesgen1888]

​@@colecoakertrue 😂😂😂

[@Blinknone]

Aeiiii!!!

[@red32_12]

folks, it's winter once again.. nothing new..

[@MrChompay]

OMG YES! I love how this puts the blame where it actually lies: with bad/inexperienced drivers! Over here in the “we like to make no sense, golden” state, it’s always portrayed as if it’s the snows fault or the snow is soooo bad. UGH.

[@BenFreilich]

Thank you to State Patrol and DOT for telling it like it is. This is a problem created almost entirely by selfish idiots.

[@jimmypappas9780]

That's a cop who has seen a lot of stupidity in his life

[@mother_of_doxies]

That poor guy has HAD IT with these drivers!

[@PVTPablo]

It's nice to hear DOT and Troopers put some responsibility on poor and irresponsible drivers.

[@tjellis1479]

Here in NY, we are the best drivers ever. We all are#1 ...just be sure to pay your driver Tax and breathing Tax. Make sure you and your car are vaxed. Be sure to have no plastic bags open in public. Freedom Tax must be paid before you speak out loud.

[@Reeldeal818]

NOT HAVING ENOUGH FUEL? BLAME IT ON CHEAP FREIGHT NO MONEY ! BIDENOMICS EFED AMERICAN TRUCKING

[@neilwalker8686]

Stupidity far exceeds the threat of AI.

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

😂😂😂

[@michaelearl6991]

Travel that pass for 20 years so glad I'm retired and no longer have to

[@GizaDog]

Yup. Its called Winter time. Rain and cold weather make snow. Been happening for a long time.

[@napoland9676]

If you moved here from a country where it doesn't snow, and/or driving is not the main form of transpiration, please stay the hell off the mountain roads!

[@yabibiin]

😮

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

This is what happens when you warn people not to travel !

[@Youareanexperiment]

So many terrible drivers on the roads these days driving licenses need to be harder to obtain.

[@earthmama9597]

It's a privilege to drive, not a right. Remember that concept!?

[@skysteppes]

I agree! have mandatory testing every year or two years to renew your drivers license. Just like a food handler permit.

[@Youareanexperiment]

It’s too easy to pass the behind the wheel test. I grew up in the UK much stricter. Be safe y’all

[@ce6180]

Just come out and say it, these accidents happen because they’re driving TOO FAST for the conditions. Better to arrive an hour late than never at all. SLOW DOWN way below what’s controllable. Putt along and enjoy the snowfall.

[@earthmama9597]

It's more likely inexperienced drivers on the road thinking they can drive in conditions they are not used to.

[@spikespa5208]

"I have AWD and all season tires. I'm good to go. And I'll drive just like it was a dry clear day. I _might_ turn on my headlights, I can see fine. My wiper blades are only 2 years old. I grew up and learned how to drive in Miami. When my gauge says quarter full, I still have plenty. The fast lane *belongs to me* ."

[@ce6180]

😂Awesome!

[@JaredLand]

😮 Saskatchewan and some parts of Canada now have the snow ❄️ too

[@mamapillow8365]

They act surprised that people aren't following laws, when they've spent years saying laws don't matter, we won't prosecute. Remember, it's okay to stand in the freeway if your protest pleases the state. Not surprising these people don't take laws seriously.

[@venturefanatic9262]

So your saying Protesters or Tourists are the only ones not putting Chains and don't follow the Laws of the Road? I have people blasting past me as I'm doing 60 in the slow lane at 4AM. They drive like it's some kind of damn Video game.

[@mamapillow8365]

@@venturefanatic9262 A generation has been told there are no consequences for bad choices.

[@fudhater8592]

Who is "they"?

[@venturefanatic9262]

@@mamapillow8365 Who's the ones in control telling them that? Exactly who's Generation is in control since the beginning of this accelerated decline?

[@venturefanatic9262]

@@fudhater8592 They are just your typical tailgating HOV violating speed freaks. Who do you think they are?

[@denver0102]

We see the same thing in Colorado. Slow down, keep foot of brakes and steer into the slide.

[@kanamichelle7404]

Skiers will be delighted😃

[@shop970]

People aren't real bright. And then want to find out on a snowy rd.

[@jarfrobinksss]

frankie thompson was NOT stoked about this assignment

[@michaelhapgood782]

If you make it over Snoqualmie pass Idaho is another story Independence and 4th of July summits are tricky. Drive safe boys and girls.

[@user-zp7jp1vk2i]

Or Lookout in Montana! I came back in late MARCH and hit slush and ice. Even though I was in LA I still had my winters on, and run them all year in BC. Great on gravel too. Stay safe.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Yep! Lolo Pass into Montana!......anything in Colorado, Montana..!!

[@yordanpopov]

Winter tires all year? ​@@user-zp7jp1vk2i

[@earthmama9597]

Let's throw in MacDonald pass into the mix! I'm experienced in snow driving but slushy/snow conditions in Idaho to Montana is a lesson in its self!

[@jerryjohnson1463]

It’s that oppressive white snow again! Be careful… this always leads to the dangerous black ice!

[@johnnycashh7148]

Thought the rule was AWD..4x4 still needed to at least have chains available??

[@janncoons7445]

My God the intelligence of some people they literally not only take their own lives in their hands they take others. Mom always said common sense isn't that common!

[@Polemic-2525]

It’s not common that people even know how or even physically capable to put on chains.

[@matthew3136]

Someone hotboxing on the way up in their Subie. 💥

[@coodi_16]

I love ❤️ snow ❄️ 😊

[@Myers70]

Oh my, snow in the winter, has this ever happened before, what are we going to do, the sky is falling right, oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my

[@algollehon]

It's not the snow that's wreaking havoc. Road Zombie's

[@Dkrpan59]

Grand solar minimum 25 is here just like the last solar minimum in the 70s I remember Chicago very cold and lots of snow coming for the next five years

[@cupchamp5]

DUI on a snow covered interstate or any snow covered, ice glazed road should be punishable by lifetime loss of license, massive fine and at least 10 years or more in prison!! Inexcusable!!

[@templar1694]

This is seasonal. An annual thing. People should have prepared. Why does USA media make it like its always the first time.😅

[@kevinnosx9]

How many Californians are stuck there now?

[@Swindy1794]

I find this kind of funny actually… i live in Erie Pennsylvania and I-90 is in my backyard. Here, it is Notorious for Very bad weather this time of year, yet this year (and last) have seen virtually minimal snow. Most locals here know how to drive in the worst possible conditions. 2017 Christmas Day we got like 4’ of snow, broke a record for the most snow on Christmas Day, about 7 Feet in 3 days time, but that was a “fluke”.. typically Erie gets about 100” or more a season, but certainly not this year. Doesn’t hurt my feelings.

[@kaseyrogers6563]

Truck drivers are trying to get out of the Washington state before they buy fuel to save on that Washington state fuel tax. Some people just can’t afford Ensley’s bullshit tax.

[@xx5zi]

What did that have to do with the story?

[@spoolinsvt6489]

The semi that ran out of fuel in the news segment....@@xx5zi

[@missmindersue]

I agree inslee belongs in GITMO for Crimes Against Humanity 👿😊

[@tyeetamer]

If you’re that poor you could try moving somewhere cheaper. . .

[@spoolinsvt6489]

A lot of these truck drivers you see are from out of state. They come here for loads and move around the country just as they are delivering our needs to us. In other parts of the country diesel is $2.75 compared to over $5 here in washington. Trucking market is down so people are trying to save money wherever possible. That being said, no one should ever run out of fuel like that.@@tyeetamer

[@mcsqueegee81]

Lol. I dont think anyone was worried the plow driver was injured. Silly 😅

[@aleklysikov8791]

Thank for news program!!

[@ttt5020]

i have no idea how to put chains on my tires, or even where to get them.

[@steved6269]

Lots of "pounding" out there was my main takeaway

[@briansandhofer8724]

I bet if you lower the b.a.c to .05 it will eliminate drunk driving deaths, according to state lawmakers!

[@bennym1956]

Snow It's WINTER !!!

[@jungheonkim7193]

I thought Seattle is a rainy city...

[@Myers70]

Oh my, snow in the winter, oh my

[@suemitchel-runow3566]

Puts all those first responders at risk...should be big fines

[@DawgcityClev]

"Drivers are encouraged to stay home".... car cruises by. 🤣

[@LillianArch]

Always very dangerous! Be safe!!

[@Myers70]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ricksmith4736]

The bad drivers moved to WA from California....

[@KM-zu9we]

Why aren’t the protesters our now?

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

😂😂😂

[@crash9061]

has nothing to do with the shitty roads or the lack of road signs or lights and visibility. these poor drivers spending double on vehicles that supposedly drive themselves. how could they.

[@tbone1780]

What about the stupid electric cars what happens if they ran out of juice.

[@Myers70]

Who in their RIGHT FREAKING MIND would buy a battery operated car except for IDIOT'S

[@mattb8754]

Not fun driving in this. Be safe

[@galacticmoth]

Idiocracy in full motion

[@katiedid1851]

Need this

[@robsan52]

Drivers not following the rules??!! How could that be??!! Oh, uh, wait a minute... thats right, I forgot that Portland routinely makes one of the top ten cities for the worst drivers in the nation every year!

[@gorviv529]

Anyone know what brand coat the reporter Franque Thompson was wearing? Quality stuff for bad weather.

[@patriot5526]

This is worrisome. Global warming is becoming so horrific that almost the entire northern hemisphere is covered in record breaking snowfall. The polar caps are at record high levels. God help us if we ever get global cooling, the earth will probably burn up.

[@GizaDog]

Stop crying. Been happening for a long time. Its called WINTER

[@cyndimoring9389]

your sarcasm is misplaced. The jet stream has been affected by climate change. this is why we have anomalies in the weather. Of course we'll still have lots more snow, rain, heat all in the extreme or in the wrong parts of the world. It won't change over night it'll happen slowly but surely. Last year was officially the hottest summer of all. Wake up.

[@GizaDog]

@@cyndimoring9389 Incorrect. Stop listening to the Media hype propaganda. California has been out of a drought for the last 2 years with zero reporting on that because it doesn't fit the narrative.

[@silveringots]

​@@GizaDogwhoosh

[@GizaDog]

@@silveringots CRY MORE

[@brendaeaves1079]

Love It-Send Some Please Too NC😊❤

[@KalijahAnderson]

And yet just south of there, in Prineville OR, we can't get snow to safe our lives.

[@debraannmartinez7157]

I don't miss Seattle at all!

[@jimb.942]

Wouldn’t be so bad if Washington state was not so overpopulated.

[@wayneessar7489]

The capital city is not crowded at all.

[@isocarboxazid]

Overpopulated according to whom? Dumb 😂

[@roniholm8878]

I live in a town of less than 8,000. Overpopulated??

[@elw6150]

You are correct! If all the freaks from out of state would move back where they came from, us WA born would be elated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@babukitty2]

Um, chains are required now even on all wheel drive.

[@DylanGuerrero299]

For me In Illinois it wasn’t that bad

[@IamNiggler]

They send the black one out in the storm lol

[@MrJuniormikey]

Don’t got chains stay off the road

[@freedomforever6718]

Way too much drama, Frankie Thompson.

[@misha12511]

U going get ticket in Michigan if ur tires got chains on

[@devilskitty5032]

why the hell are they all tailgating????????

[@t-virusterrance4734]

Hello, Humans When the sun goes down, the truth comes out to play. TERRANCE OUT

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

I'm watching this debating if it's smart to put chains on a motorcycle..... I wana go in the snow

[@FredBurner-ul9ih]

We do here but dirt bikes no chains on a dirt bike floor it while sliding back end comes back under you street bike is probably different tho mite wear a helmet tho

[@absolutezero6423]

Riding a motorcycle with ice and/or snow on the road is a terrible idea. Dirtbike on a trail maybe. Street bike on pavement? Hell no. Even if you don't wipe out think about a car or truck with a inexperienced driver losing control and punting you and or the bike or rolling over you. Not worth it.

[@DamnCheesman]

That drunk driver got released here in Ellensburg Washington. He told me the story about it some bald head dude

[@MrAnubus27]

quick, buy toilet paper!

[@p.stephens9305]

Not looking forward to next week...

[@donnyboy9505]

The problem is…your not driving a EV…ha.

[@shippsdip]

3 inches of snow... XD

[@missmindersue]

It’s winter ❄️ Duh 🙄 Drive slower and safer 👍🏼 Geez the news acts like it never happens 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ why I don’t watch msm propaganda crap 💩

[@justmejenny7986]

And yet here you are. Lol.

[@Myers70]

@@justmejenny7986 Oh my, snow in the winter, that's unheard of right, oh my, oh my

[@carmenrivera5904]

what humans are not saying is smart welcoming to God ,humans are only living for a time being all living thru His will be

[@user-mb7le2tg1t]

Costs the same to drive with a full tank....Dah!

[@andresd4464]

Too many rules

[@DesiraeJ]

Only gonna get worse huh?

[@Omar_Zazzle]

Jennifer said that you mentioned how cold your father's 💩🕳 was while you were 👅👅👅 it.

[@Myers70]

Oh my, snow in the winter, that's unheard of right, the sky is falling right, oh my, oh my, oh my

[@DS-zg6ym]

But what about global warming and climate changes 😡

[@lightdancer2251]

Pretty scary up there in that kind of snow, truck drivers and stupid people make it insane.

[@billhanna8838]

How's the EVs going

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

😂😂😂😂 a

[@Myers70]

@@MissyMuthaTruckiN Who in their RIGHT FREAKING MIND would buy a battery operated car except for IDIOT'S

[@philliphart706]

Imagine that happening it's only winter so what do you global warming people have to say about that

[@Robert-bk1dm]

Wow it only hit the I90. You talk about a precision snowfall.

[@user-ro1uo9vo8x]

God damn it Jay, let me fucking sleep! King David W. Xii

[@bigcatproductions2789]

Snow is known for that 🤣🤪🤡

[@user-ro1uo9vo8x]

I called cause we smell gas fyi: Eric hiluscinating

[@westcoast7380]

Can all of you that wreck and run out of feul explain why you decided to drive in bad weather. I would like to read the unintelligent answers why you became a burden to others.

[@banjobenson9348]

OH OH , another dose of global warming. oops I forgot the cow farts.

[@gwimyeon]

Lol human error

[@BelaRube]

News reporter: put on some sleeves. Looks unprofessional.

[@crash9061]

how could you not spend your life savings on extra gas . how dare you citizens.

[@starguy2718]

Al "ManBearPig" Gore told us that there wouldn't be any more snow, due to global warming. 😄😄😄

[@Lu-pt2bf]

Wsrming global 😅,

[@kennethlindahl9206]

Meanwhile in Spokane we are bare and dry To all you Seattleites it is winter in the PAC NW it gets cold and snows especially in the MTs This isn't odd or terrible just slow down 4X4, AWD and anti-lock brakes do not replace brains

[@glorytogod1156]

All these drastic weather conditions are getting more frequent and more intense happening globally as we see the day approaching to the soon return of our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. It's time to wake up! JESUS is coming soon to save those who belongs to Him. REPENT! be BORN AGAIN!🙏❤️

[@Myers70]

Oh my, snow in the winter, that's unheard of right, oh my, oh my

[@jeangill1187]

AMEN!!

[@jw-ci2mj]

climate crisis gettem Greta. lol

[@paulhare662]

The 1978 Ice Age prediction has finally come true.