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On account of important snow and rain within the forecast, the North Cascades Freeway is scheduled to shut briefly at 5 p.m. on Thursday, with no estimated time to reopen.
The short-term closure will likely be on SR 20 between Ross Dam Trailhead at milepost 134 on the west facet and Silver Star gate at milepost 171 on the east facet, the Washington State Division of Transportation (WSDOT) introduced.
Inclement climate closes elements of North Cascades Freeway for the foreseeable future
As drier climate is anticipated within the forecast starting subsequent week, avalanche and upkeep crews will likely be reassessing street circumstances on Monday.
WSDOT famous there’s potential the freeway will likely be cleared and that crews will reopen the closed portion of the freeway, however presently, there isn’t any estimated time for reopening.
Reopening the route altogether will not be sure and relies on a number of components, together with snowpack ranges in avalanche pathways and winter upkeep within the area.
The earliest closure date for the North Cascades Freeway was on October 17, 2003. Final yr, the route was closed for the season on Nov. 18.
WSDOT will present street closure updates on its real-time journey map and mountain move web page.
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