Interstate 90 is partially blocked in several locations between Spokane and Liberty Lake because of numerous auto accidents, according to the Washington State Patrol. Police, firefighters and paramedics are responding but there's no reports of serious injuries so far. Traffic is congested in several places. Forecasters say the Inland Northwest can expect snow throughout the weekend, with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected in the Spokane area by Sunday. Heavier snowfall is expected across the Palouse.

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