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WA's SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopens after rainy weekend

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Published  November 13, 2025 9:27pm PST
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The Brief

    • The SR 20 North Cascades Highway has reopened after a weekend closure due to winter weather concerns.
    • The highway was closed from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, but only rain fell, alleviating avalanche risks.
    • Travelers can check WSDOT's real-time travel map for current conditions and updates.

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - The SR 20 North Cascades Highway has reopened to travelers after closing over the weekend due to winter weather concerns.

What we know:

The highway closed at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, and reopened at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17.

Officials with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) decided to close the North Cascades Highway after forecasts pointed to rain and snow falling in the area, creating potential avalanche concerns.

However, only rain fell during the weekend, prompting WSDOT to reopen the highway on Monday. 

The North Cascades Highway typically closes during the winter and reopens in the spring each year. It's an important route for travelers that stretches across four Washington counties, including Skagit, Whatcom, Chelan and Okanogan counties.

North Cascades highway map

Last year, the North Cascades Highway closed for the season on Nov. 18 due to avalanche risk. It reopened this year on Earth Day, April 22.

Drivers can check WSDOT's real time travel map or the mountain pass page for the latest conditions.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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