Always be prepared when traveling over mountain passes  Always
be prepared when traveling over mountain passes  SNOQUALMIE
PASS, Wash.-- Sunday night's snowfall caused a few closures on
Snoqualmie Pass and this time of year, it's something you have
to be prepared for.  The Washington State Patrol says although
it's not required for passenger cars to carry chains all the
time, it is recommended. And if you're caught trying to make it
over the pass without chains when they're required, you could
face a $500 fine.  The DOT does recommend people always carry a
winter emergency car kit that has first aid, water, snacks, and
warm clothes in case you do get stuck.   "Conditions on the
passes change in a moments notice. It can go from no
requirement, to chains required within an hour, just depends how
conditions are," said Summer Derrey with the Dept. of
Transportation.  Derrey says the DOT always has crews working on
mountain passes to make sure drivers are safe and able to pass.
But when the snow falls too fast or