Travel Alerts

Updated Feb. 11, 2026

Visitors and residents can find travel advisories and alerts related to transportation, wildfires, and more below. Please check back often for updates. State of Washington Tourism recommends that visitors consult local official resources for the most up-to-date information on safety and closures.

Major Closures & Traffic Advisories

Flood Damage Road Closures

Several roads are closed following heavy rains and flooding. While some travel advisories are noted below, please check WSDOT’s real-time travel map for updates. If traveling, please respect road closures and never drive through standing water.

• Highway 2: As of Feb. 11, Highway 2 Tumwater Canyon has reopened, fully restoring cross-state access between Skykomish and Leavenworth.
• Highway 12: US 12 at milepost 190 in Naches is closed for repairs. A detour is available using local roads.

View our Flood Recovery Page for local travel advisories, ways to donate, and more resources.

Mount Rainier National Park – Highway 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge

As of April 2025, the state Department of Transportation permanently closed the Fairfax Bridge on Highway 165 due to safety concerns, preventing access to sites such as Carbon River, Mowich Lake, Spray Park, Tolmie Peak, and nearby campgrounds. Gateway communities of Enumclaw, Wilkeson, Carbonado, and Buckley are still accessible and welcome visitors. The bridge is also closed to pedestrians, and there is no alternate route.

Highway 20 (North Cascades Highway)

As of Dec. 4, Highway 20 through North Cascades National Park is closed between milepost 134 and 171 (Ross Dam trailhead to Silver Star gate) for the winter season. The highway will reopen in spring 2026.

Mount St. Helens – Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is expected to remain closed until at least 2027 following a landslide on State Route 504 around milepost 51. For updates on when the visitor center will reopen, check here. 

Nisqually State Park

Nisqually State Park is temporarily closed for construction. Find updates on the State Parks website.

Cape Disappointment State Park

Sections of Cape Disappointment State Park, including all campgrounds, are closed for renovations through spring 2026. Other parts of the park will be impacted throughout the project, so check the State Parks page for updates. North Head Lighthouse and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center will remain open.

Dry Falls Visitor Center 

The Dry Falls Visitor Center will be closed for renovations through Aug. 1, 2026.

Additional resources:

• Department of Transportation
• State Parks News & Alerts
• North Cascades National Park Conditions & Alerts
• Olympic National Park Conditions & Alerts
• Mount Rainier National Park Conditions & Alerts

Wildfire Updates & Resources

You can view the status of large wildfires, including current evacuations, on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Large Fire Information page.

Check the state Department of Transportation website for road conditions and closures in your travel area.

For air quality and smoke conditions, head to the Washington Smoke blog, which is a partnership between state, county, federal agencies, and Tribes. For tips on wildfire safety, check out Recreate Responsibly’s wildfire resources.

Ferry Disruptions

Washington State has an extensive network of ferries connecting visitors and residents to points throughout Western Washington. For alerts, schedule changes/route cancellations, and more, please check the Washington State Ferries alerts bulletin.