SR 20 North Cascades Highway is closed for the 2023/2024 winter season
State Route 20, aka North Cascades Highway closed on November 30, 2024. This was the second latest winter closure in the last decade. The road will reopen in the spring after crews clear the snow and make needed repairs. Historical closing and opening dates for the North Cascades Highway is available on the Mountain pass closure and opening dates page.
More information about how the Washington State Department of Transportation evaluates the seasonal closure of SR 20 North Cascades is available on the WSDOT blog. Road closure updates are posted on the WSDOT Mountain Pass page and the real-time travel map.
WSDOT North Cascades Pass Website: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/North-Cascade-Hwy
Follow WSDOT'S Social Media Pages for the latest:
https://www.facebook.com/WSDOT
https://www.instagram.com/wsdot/
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/warlp-sourdough-fire
Blue Lake: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/waowf-blue-lake
DOWNLOAD THE TREAD MAP APP FOR EASY ACCESS TO TRAIL, FIRE, AND ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES: https://stateofwatourism.com/tread-map-app/
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) does an amazing job of keeping our roadways safe and well-maintained. They also are an essential partner in keeping us and our travelers informed about any accidents, closures, or other issues that can impact the normal flow of traffic. Be sure to check out your itinerary using the following resources before you head out!
WSDOT Resources
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Chelan County Emergency Management -- https://www.facebook.com/CCSOEM/
Okanogan County Emergency Management -- https://www.facebook.com/Okanogan.County.Emergency.Management/
Okanogan County Incident Report -- https://www.okanogancounty.org/government/emergency_management/current_incidents/current_incidents_.php
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest -- https://www.fs.usda.gov/okawen/
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest -- https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
Department of Natural Resources Twitter -- https://twitter.com/waDNR_fire