OCTOBER 17, 2022, 8AM -- US 2 (near Stevens Pass) is experiencing wildfire activity which has been causing intermittent closures.
At this time the Highway is OPEN!
Please be EXTREMELY cautious and patient driving through the fire activity areas, and be prepared for changes without notice. Smoke and flames can be seen near the highway, and this is a fluid situation.
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Bolt Creek Fire Info: https://www.facebook.com/boltcreekfireinfo
The most up-to-date travel information can be found on Washington State Department of Transportation's real-time map https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/
and on their social media channels:
https://www.facebook.com/WSDOT
https://twitter.com/wsdot_traffic
https://twitter.com/WSDOT_East
Stevens Pass webcam: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/stevens
Smoke/Air Quality: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/?m=1
No one can see the future, but you can plan the best vacation possible with travel alert resources on this page
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Special thanks to Voortex Productions (Follow them on Facebook and Instagram)
and
Jamie Petitto (Follow Jamie on Facebook and Instagram)
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
Between milepost 62 and 71 (summit of Stevens Pass), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a reduced speed zone, lane shifts, and intermittent flagger controlled traffic. Travelers should plan for longer than normal travel times over the summit of Stevens Pass.
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