Please note that with the extreme weather experienced in Washington that caused a closure of a number of freight routes, including the I-5 in Chehalis and Cascade passes over the weekend, it is important to stay informed about conditions, chain requirements, and closures, especially if you travel into Washington frequently.

Stay Informed:

The WSDOT Extreme Weather BLOG is updated frequently as information becomes available. Other available tools include:

• WSDOT Extreme Weather BLOG is updated frequently as information becomes available
• WSDOT travel map  -- with options to view alerts, restrictions, weather stations and traffic cameras
• Look up real time travel data -- for a particular road or route online using the WSDOT website or track it on the WSDOT app
• Follow WSDOT’s social media accounts, such as Twitter and Facebook, including @snoqualmiepass and @wsdot_east on Twitter
• Pre-program 530 AM and 1610 AM to vehicle radios for highway advisory radio alerts.
• Check current chain and traction requirements on the new WSDOT mountain passes webpage -- https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/ -- or by calling 5-1-1, and watch for highway advisory signs
• On Interstate 90, Snoqualmie Pass travelers can receive text alerts for pass delays of 30 minutes or longer – text “wsdot snoqualmie” to 468311 to subscribe, and “wsdot stop” to unsubscribe
• WSDOT’s road work is prioritized based on safety, resources and pre-existing plowing priority maps based on volume and/or critical roads