Road Status - Updated November 23, 2020 This report is updated when conditions change. A page where residents can relay info necessary to the community. Artist Point Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542 and boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails. Tim Kirk 330 views. SR-410 Chinook Pass is closed for the season due to adverse road and weather conditions. For the health and safety of our community, we're allowing free access -- with registration -- to all stories related to the novel coronavirus. Westbound traffic is closed at milepost 74.5 Morse Creek, 5 miles east of the summit. Read the full article with Chinook Pass news here. by. Weather: You have permission to edit this article. Summer Derrey There is a shortage of staffing during the winter months. Chinook Pass, the east entrance to the park, is located three miles east of Cayuse Pass and 51 miles west of Naches on SR 410. 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Deputy Superintendent/Mount Rainier National Park access for current print subscribers. 206-440-4452, Tracy Swartout April 18: Dec. 11: 2018: June 11: Nov. 20: June 11: Nov. 20: May 11: Nov. 28: 2017: June 9: Nov. 7: … 340 talking about this. for 30 days, Free For the latest COVID-19 health guidance, statistics and resources, visit Coronavirus.wa.gov. Winds light and variable. Opening and closing Chinook and Cayuse passes requires coordination between WSDOT, NPS and the Washington State Patrol. Drivers can now sign up for email alerts for SR 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123/Cayuse Pass. WSDOT also repairs the highways and posts signage. Regional spokesperson Summer Derrey said crews began the annual process of clearing snow on Chinook and Cayuse passes on April 21. Eastbound traffic is closed at milepost 57, Crystal Mountain Boulevard, 12 miles west of the summit. for 30 days, $16.95 The target date for reopening in the spring is Memorial Day weekend, although that depends on the amount of snow that falls during the winter months, as well as spring weather conditions. Eastbound traffic is closed at milepost 57, Crystal Mountain Boulevard, 12 miles west of the summit. During seasonal closures, Crystal Mountain can be accessed from Enumclaw on SR 410, but not from the east side of Chinook Pass. Winds light and variable.. Mostly cloudy. YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Crews have finally cleared snow off State Route 410 over Chinook Pass, and the roadway is open.The pass through the Cascade Range reopened on … Eastbound traffic is closed at milepost 57, Crystal Mountain Boulevard, 12 miles west of the summit. The project will replace the day-use dock (what are often called transient docks) and dredge the park’s channel to make navigation easier and safer. After entering their email address, subscribers should check the box for "Mount Rainier Area State Highway News" under the "Mountain Pass Conditions" section of the page. Chinook and Cayuse passes typically close in mid-November, and the state tries to have them open by Memorial Day. Chinook and Cayuse passes typically close sometime in mid-November each year. Image credit KAPP However, the passes haven’t opened until June the last two years. The state Department of Transportation reports that a section of Highway 410, just east of Chinook Pass, will continue to be closed at least through Sept. 6, 2017. WSDOT Communications/Chinook Pass Chinook Pass SR 410 Cayuse Pass SR 123 North Cascades SR 20; Year: Opened: Closed: Opened: Closed: Opened: Closed: 2020: June 4: Nov 12: June 4: Nov. 12: May 12: Nov. 16: 2019: May 23 reopened - - Oct. 25: Oct. 19 - temporary Nov. 21: May 23 - reopened - Oct. 20: Oct. 19 - temporary Nov. 21. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. On average maintenance crews clear over 30 miles of snow on the two passes. Chinook Pass, the east entrance to the park, is located three miles east of Cayuse Pass and 51 miles west of Naches on SR 410. 360-569-6502. YAKIMA, Wash. — Cayuse Pass is expected to open at 8 a.m. May 19, while state transportation officials are hoping to have traffic moving through Chinook Pass around Memorial Day Chinook Pass (elev. Jay Inslee's limits on construction during the stay-at-home order delayed work to open Chinook Pass and repair a section of State Route 410 this spring, according to the Washington Department of Transportation. For the latest COVID-19 health guidance, statistics and resources, visit Coronavirus.wa.gov. ... 2020 Updated: 9:04 AM PDT May 24, 2020 ... SR 410 East over Chinook Pass … Washington State Department of Transportation crews work to remove snow from State Route 410 near Chinook Pass on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Chinook and Cayuse Passes: 2020 Spring reopening Crews are clearing snow and making roadway repairs in preparation of a 2020 spring reopening of SR 123/Cayuse Pass and SR 410/Chinook Pass. Unlimited desktop + mobile access to yakimaherald.com. Derrey said people should stay out of the closed section as workers clear snow off the road and do control work on about 100 avalanche paths. Cayuse Pass is located at the junction of SR 123 and SR 410 which is approximately 21 miles east of Greenwater on SR 410 and 16 miles north of US 12. The NPS hires WSDOT to clear the snow within the park boundary. Already registered? Jay Inslee's limits on construction during the stay-at-home order delayed work to open Chinook Pass and repair a section of State Route 410 this spring, according to the Washington 5,430 feet) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard, about 12 miles northwest of the summit, and Morse Creek, 5 miles east of the summit. 509-577-1943Joseph Calabro High 37F. The day-use dock is for quick stops and loading and unloading of boats. $1.99 Cayuse Pass (elev. The NPS patrols the state highways inside the park, provides staffing and other recreational amenities. Cloudy. Westbound traffic is closed at milepost 74.5 Morse Creek, 5 miles east of the summit. Chinook Pass SR 410 Cayuse Pass SR 123 North Cascades SR 20; Year: Opened: Closed: Opened: Closed: Opened: Closed: 2020 May 12 2019: May 23 reopened - - Oct. 1, 2020, visitors to Yosemite National Park will no longer need a day-use reservation or overnight lodging reservation to enter the Park. 3 Yellow and Low Islands Preserve: All tidelands and bedlands within 300 yards of Yellow Island and 300 yards of Low Island. View a table of opening and closing dates since 1935. Gov. Here are which Washington recreation areas are open and closed Memorial Day weekend. Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 @ 8:00 AM. It has an elevation of 5,430 feet. Chinook Pass (elevation 5430 ft./1656 m.) is a pass through the Cascade Range in the state of Washington.. 4,675 feet) is closed within the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park between Crystal Mountain Boulevard and the park arch at milepost 2.5 at the southern park boundary. Permanent repair work to repave a half-mile section of gravel road on State Route 410 was originally scheduled for the first week of April. Visit the Mount Rainier National Park’s road status webpage and follow @MountRainierNPS on Twitter for updates about other roads within Mount Rainier National Park. Chinook Pass is located on SR 410 between the towns of Enumclaw and Naches. Puget Sound Marine Area Salmon Seasons 2020-21 Chinook minimum size limit is 22” in marine waters unless otherwise specified. Weather can change quickly and affect road conditions, and check for park alerts involving road … Chinook and Cayuse passes are officially closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and much more expected this week, the Washington Department of … In addition, both passes rely on the National Park Service (NPS) emergency and summer seasonal staff to monitor the roadways. Weather: Here’s the latest information about Chinook Pass: The Department of Transportation says snow, rocks and debris are cleared — that means Chinook Pass will open this weekend. Click the login link below. State Route 410 Chinook Pass and SR 123 Cayuse Pass are closed to vehicle traffic for the season. State Route 410 over Chinook Pass tentatively remains on target to reopen ... June 16, 2020 @ 8:58 am. Chinook and Cayuse passes close every fall due to avalanche danger, poor road conditions, lack of snow storage and no emergency response services within close proximity. Eastbound traffic is closed at milepost 57, Crystal Mountain Boulevard, 12 miles west of the summit. Updated: June 4, 2020 7:45 PM. You may also call the park for current road conditions at 360-569-2211 or check MountRainierNPS on Twitter (account not required to view) for road updates and announcements. To help reduce the danger of hazardous avalanches during the clearing process, trained crews knock down snow using up to 1,600 pounds of explosives. Low 27F. The safest approach to managing these passes is to simply close the roads once winter conditions warrant the need. Reach Luke Thompson at luthompson@yakimaherald.com and on Twitter: @luketscribe. MOUNT RAINIER – Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass reopened for the season Thursday, June 4. The pass is located on the crest of the Cascade Range, along a ridge between Yakima Peak to the northwest of the pass, and Naches Peak to the southeast. 107-mile SR 410, also called the “Stephen Mather Memorial Parkway,” includes the Chinook Scenic Byway. Sell, Trade or Barter, Lost or Found, Want or Need Items. White Pass can be accessed from US 12, but not SR 123. State transportation officials are advising travelers to use caution near the Hells Crossing Campground area about 15 miles east of the Chinook Pass summit where portions of the highway have been damaged due to flooding. Chinook and Cayuse passes provide travelers two scenic routes through the Cascade Mountain range in Washington that take visitors through Mount Rainier National Park. Chinook Fest is an escape to three days of music, camping and fun located at Jim Sprick Community Park (13680 WA-410, Naches, WA), 18 miles west of Naches. Chinook Pass, which sits at 5,430 feet above sea level, is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard, about 12 miles northwest of the summit, and Morse Creek, five miles east of the summit. Chinook Pass SR 410 12/7/2020 5:55:49 PM Temperature: Not Available Eastbound Closed for the season Westbound Closed for the season Conditions: SR-410 Chinook Pass is … Chinook and Cayuse passes provide travelers two scenic routes through the Cascade Mountain range in Washington that take visitors through Mount Rainier National Park. WSDOT Communications/Cayuse Pass All of these concerns make travel hazardous for the public as well as maintenance crews. Chinook and Cayuse Passes Chinook and Cayuse passes provide travelers two scenic routes through the Cascade Mountain range in Washington that take visitors through Mount Rainier Chinook Pass at 5,430 feet, along with Washington Pass at 5,477 feet on the North Cascades Highway, are Washington's two highest Cascades crossings. Crews use bulldozers and snow blowers to remove snow 30 feet deep or more from the roadways. Last Updated: 12/4/2020 7:22 PM Chinook Pass Opening 2020 | Landscape Photography | Spring Snow - Duration: 17:20. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort. Avalanche control with the use of explosives is rarely performed in Mount Rainier National Park to avoid damage to natural resources, historic roads and to protect the federally designated wilderness. These dates are subject to change at White Pass's discretion based on weather and snowfall. Westbound traffic is closed at milepost 74.5 Morse Creek, 5 miles east of the summit. The official opening and closing dates for White Pass, Washington for current and past seasons. Work typically begins the first week of April and vehicles can drive over Chinook Pass by Memorial Day, although it opened the second week of June in 2017 and 2018. Already subscribe? Please disable your ad blocker, and refresh the page to view this content. Flickr albums of Chinook and Cayuse Pass clearings. It has an elevation of 5,430 feet. Derrey said that work will be done in June to fix damage caused by flooding near Morse Creek and the Hell's Crossing Campground. SR 410 Both Directions - SR-410 Chinook Pass is closed for the season due to adverse road and weather conditions. Derrey said alternating closures will allow traffic to continue through the area. The boundary between Pierce County, west of the pass, and Yakima County to the east, coincides with the ridge. Safety is our number one priority and the passes do not reopen for the season until WSDOT, NPS and WSP agree to do so. The sixth annual UltraPedestrian Wilderness Challenge is a multi-faceted multi-media adventure blogging contest open to Trailrunners, Fastpackers, Backpackers, and bipeds of all stripes. Crews haven't set an opening date yet this year. Enter the LAST NAME and the 7 DIGIT phone number on your print subscription account to connect your print subscription to your yakimaherald.com account. Chinook Landing Marine Park will be closed for construction from October 19, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Gov. Chinook Pass to Open this Weekend. Current weather and highway conditions are posted on our mountain passes webpage. Closes during the winter months due to snowfall from Crystal Mountain Boulevard, about 12 miles northwest of the summit to Morse Creek, five miles east of the summit. SR-410 Chinook Pass is closed for the season due to adverse road and weather conditions. 17:20. It takes approximately 3,000 crew hours over a four to six-week period to clear more than two billion cubic yards of snow in order to reopen Chinook and Cayuse passes each year. Full Forecast; Home. Registration is free (no credit card required). 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