Snow Storm Wallops Seattle, People Rescued in Sierra Nevada

Snow falls at the Washington Capitol in Olympia, Wash., on Feb. 8, 2019. Rachel La Corte/AP Photo

SEATTLE—A winter storm pounded Washington state on Friday, Feb. 8, forcing the cancellation of 200 flights in Seattle as officials worked to get people off the streets and into shelters during the nation’s latest bout with winter weather.

Snow began falling north of Seattle with some areas recording 8 inches of snow before it made its way south and enveloped the city.