Current North Cascades Highway Conditions

[Dan_Miller]

From WADOT at 10:00am 10/07/08:

 

Hi all,

Just got a call from Twisp Maintenance Supervisor Don Becker who says it started snowing again and he's got crews plowing about 2 inches of slush off the North Cascades from Rainy Pass east for about ten miles to Cutthroat Ridge (below Washington Pass). It's 35 degrees now (9:30 a.m.) and the forecaster says we can expect some more snow off and on throughout the day, so Don says the crews will keep on plowing as necessary. Here's the forecast: Snow levels will be dropping down to near 4,000 feet this morning with frequent snow showers and squalls throughout the day over the North Cascades passes. Roads likely remain wet at the 4,000 ft level, however, 2-4" snow accums are likely up above 5,000 feet near the Washington Pass area. Snow showers continue tonight with snow levels falling down to near 3,500 feet with potential road accums down to 4,000 feet. Another system will bring an increase in mountain snow on Thursday with snow levels possibly dropping below 3,000 feet!

I've gotten calls from some hunters who were asking about driving conditions. Becker says it's not bad - but don't try to pass the snow plows - it's pretty easy to lose control in slush when you're driving too fast and start hydroplaning. If you go = be prepared!

Thanks,

Jeff

 

Yeah!!