North Cascades Highway opens 4-19-24 -- Click Here for Travel Alerts and Pass Conditions

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SR 20 North Cascades Highway opened on April 19, 2024.

Travelers are reminded to be prepared for the continued potential for snow and ice on Rainy and Washington passes. Most USFS and NPS facilities are not yet open for the season.

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.

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Stevens Pass Road Alerts

Be sure to check the road conditions when traveling over Stevens Pass from the west side to the east side of the Cascade Loop:

https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/Stevens

Traffic Impacts and Road Advisories

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

Traffic Alerts	Stevens Pass Road and Mountain Info	US2 Traffic Impacts	I5 Traffic Alerts	Estimated Travel Times
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