All traffic was diverted off Route 80 at Exit 34 (Main Street) and allowed back on again at Exit 35 (Route 15) in Wharton after a depression was spotted in the center lane around 6:45 a.m.
The Tri-Cities woke up to a second day of fresh snow Wednesday, with about a half inch turning the ground white. Pasco School District closed for the day after initially announcing a delayed start.