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 Resources

Before you head out, check the Washington State Department of Transportation website for road conditions and closures in your travel area. You can also view the status of large wildfires on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Large Fire Information page.

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.