Winter Storm Watch issued

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Friday afternoon and night in advance of a cold front that's expected to bring moderate to heavy snow to the U.S. Highway 2 corridor.

The watch includes much of Northeast Washington, mostly north of U.S. Highway 2. Davenport, Reardan, Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Cheney are in the watch area.

"Travel could be very difficult, including the Friday evening commute," the weather service said. "Heavy, wet snow may lead to broken tree limbs and power outages."

"Heavy snow possible above 2,000 feet, with 3-6 inches...