SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — State Route 18 at Interstate 90 and Issaquah/Hobart Road has reopened after a mudslide closed the roadway early Thursday morning.

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson shared the closure on social media at 6:12 a.m. Thursday. The mudslide comes less than 24 hours after a debris flow onto I-90 eastbound trapped three cars and closed the major highway indefinitely.

The roadway reopened just after 4 p.m.

The second round of an atmospheric river has inundated western Washington, leading to flooding around the region and dozens of road closures.

KING 5 has activated First Alert for this weather event, which could affect lives, property or travel in the Pacific Northwest region. During this event, the First Alert Weather Team will bring you the latest infor

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