North Cascades Highway set to reopen for those traveling to eastern Washington
Getting to Eastern Washington from Whatcom and Skagit counties will get a little easier this week, because the North Cascades Highway will open for the season, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Monday.
“After reviewing conditions this morning, the crew supervisor confirmed that SR 20 North Cascades will open at 10 a.m. this Wednesday, May 10,” WSDOT tweeted.
“If you’re planning on making the trip, remember there are few rest stops and no cell service. Plan accordingly and have a great trip,” WSDOT said.
Highway 20, the state’s northern-most mountain pass, closes in late fall near Diablo on the west side and Mazama on the east side because of avalanche danger.
Clearing began March 27 and it typically takes four to six weeks with crews using heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators and massive snow blowers to clear snow 8 feet deep or more.
This story was originally published May 9, 2023 at 8:39 AM with the headline "North Cascades Highway set to reopen for those traveling to eastern Washington."
