Updated 5:25 p.m. Christmas Eve: Deadly trees close US 2 from Stevens Pass to Leavenworth

Update:

WSDOT issued this statement after 4 p.m. Christmas Eve:

With dozens of snow-laden trees still slumped over the highway, the Washington State Department of Transportation is keeping US Highway 2 closed from Stevens Pass to the west end of Leavenworth.

Skiers can still get to the summit from the west side, but cannot continue east toward Leavenworth. Through traffic must detour via US 97 Ble...