Seattle, Washington, USA - Conditions on Snoqualmie Pass can turn from wet pavement to packed snow within an hour, and the first storms of the season are already reaching the Cascades. Galaxy Town Car Service has published the checks its chauffeurs complete before every winter crossing on Interstate 90 for passengers traveling between Seattle and Eastern Washington.
Snoqualmie Pass sits at roughly 3,000 feet. From November through March, the Washington State Department of Transportation can require traction tires or chains, and crews close the highway for collisions, spinouts and avalanche control work. Closures range from under an hour to most of a day.
Before departure, Galaxy chauffeurs review the WSDOT Snoqualmie Pass page for closures and traction rules, check the live pass cameras, and read the National Weather Service forecast for the Cascades. Departure times shift when a storm moves in, and daylight crossings are preferred whenever the schedule allows.
"A Seattle to Spokane trip runs about 280 miles, and winter can turn it into a full day," said a Galaxy Town Car Service spokesperson. "Our chauffeurs would rather leave three hours early than sit in a closure line near North Bend with passengers who have a flight to catch."
Common winter routes include ski weekends at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, day trips to The Summit at Snoqualmie, student moves to Central Washington University in Ellensburg, and business travel to Spokane. Full-size SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Suburban carry up to six passengers with higher ground clearance and room for ski gear.
Passengers are advised to pack warm layers, water, snacks, phone chargers and any daily medication in the cabin, in case of a long stop. The company also suggests asking any provider about chains, winter tires and rescheduling terms before booking a mountain trip.
Travelers heading east can review Spokane car service options, with flat-rate quotes and 24/7 live dispatch.
About Galaxy Town Car Service
Founded in Seattle in 2016, Galaxy Town Car Service runs chauffeured black car, SUV and van transportation across Washington State. Its services include long-distance trips to Spokane and Eastern Washington, Sea-Tac airport transfers and hourly chauffeur bookings. Licensed, insured and staffed with background-checked chauffeurs, the company serves more than 60 Washington cities around the clock.
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1700 Westlake Ave N #200, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
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