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Travel Alerts

Visitors and residents can find travel advisories and alerts related to transportation, wildfires, and other natural impacts 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.

Wildfire Updates & Resources

You can view the status of large wildfires 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.

Major Closures & Traffic Advisories

Highway 20 – North Cascades National Park

As of late November 2024, Highway 20 through North Cascades National Park is closed for the winter season at milepost 134 (Ross Dam Trailhead). The highway will reopen in the spring. Check the WSDOT real-time map for up-to-date information.

Mount Rainier National Park Seasonal Closures

Many park roads are closed for the winter, including White River, Sunrise, Mowich Lake, Stevens Canyon, and Westside Road. View road status alerts.

Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is closed for the foreseeable future following a landslide on State Route 504 around milepost 51. For updates on when the visitor center will reopen, check here. 

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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.

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