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North Cascades Highway

Heavy snows will delay opening of N. Cascades Highway

March 31, 2017 by Methow Valley News

The snowpack giveth, and the snowpack taketh away.

An unusually massive accumulation of snow on the North Cascades Scenic Highway corridor will delay the opening of that vital tourism route to motor traffic until possibly as …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, Snow

North Cascades Highway is closed for the 2016 winter

November 22, 2016 by Methow Valley News

North Cascades Highway is closed for the 2016 winter

The North Cascades Highway is officially closed for the winter, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced on Monday (Nov. 21). The highway had been closed from mileposts 134 to 171 (the Silver Star gate west of Mazama) at 9 a.m. on Friday (Nov. 18) because of concerns about impending storms and potential avalanche […]

Filed Under: LATEST NEWS Tagged With: North Cascades Highway, Washington Pass

Uneasy riders

August 17, 2016 by Methow Valley News

summer the North Cascades Scenic Highway attracts thousands of motorcycle riders who travel the route to enjoy the highway’s spectacular views, sweeping curves and tight turns.

Highway 20 is frequently called one of the “premier rides” on websites describing popular motorcycle routes in Washington state, and many riders heading east make the Methow Valley their destination.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, motorcycle, North Cascades Highway, Washington State Department of Transportation

History, nature come together at Newhalem

June 24, 2016 by Methow Valley News

For travelers on the North Cascades Highway looking to stretch their legs, the historic town of Newhalem offers intriguing excursions to learn about the natural and industrial history of the area. Exhibits in the Gorge Powerhouse have been completely revamped this year, providing a good understanding of hydropower and the rigors of life for workers […]

Filed Under: ARTS Tagged With: North Cascades Highway

WSDOT makes progress on clearing snow off of Highway 20

March 30, 2016 by Methow Valley News

WSDOT makes progress on clearing snow off of Highway 20

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews are continuing to clear the snow off of Highway 20 on both sides of Washington Pass. “The first week of clearing was a mixed bag,” WSDOT spokesman Jeff Adamson said in a press release. “On the west side, the pavement is now cleared for the first 11 miles […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, Washington State Department of Transportation

Snow clearing work begins on Highway 20

March 23, 2016 by Methow Valley News

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews have begun the annual ritual of clearing snow from the North Cascades Highway. Work on Highway 20 from the west side started Thursday (March 17), WSDOT said, and work from the east side (the Methow Valley) began on Monday (March 21) at Early Winters, clearing the 7 miles […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, Washington State Department of Transportation

WSDOT assessing  Highway 20 clearing

February 26, 2016 by Methow Valley News

A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) avalanche team and Twisp maintenance crew members from Twisp traveled up the North Cascades Highway by snowmobile on Feb. 16 to assess snow conditions and make repairs to the Washington Pass weather station, which is again working (www.nwac.us/weatherdata/washingtonpass/now). WSDOT is observing conditions on the highway to determine when […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, Washington State Department of Transportation

WSDOT may check North Cascades Highway

February 18, 2016 by Methow Valley News

A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) avalanche team may travel to the Washington Pass area of the North Cascades Highway this week. Dan Sarles, WSDOT administrator for the North Central Region, said in his weekly update that an avalanche team visit would help “determine our approach for reopening the highway later this spring.” The […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway, Washington State Department of Transportation

Winthrop, WSDOT plan ahead for Highway 20 repaving in 2017

February 11, 2016 by Methow Valley News

It’s more than a year away, but already the Town of Winthrop and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are planning how to make a repaving project through the middle of town less disruptive.

WSDOT will repave about two miles of the state highway, which carries traffic through the town and is known as Riverside Avenue in downtown Winthrop.

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, Kominak, North Cascades Highway, Town of Winthrop, Westernization, Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

North Cascades Highway closes for season

November 19, 2015 by Methow Valley News

After a weekend blast of wintry weather, with more of the same forecast, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed the North Cascades Highway for the season on Monday (Nov. 16). WSDOT temporarily closed the highway at 10 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 12) due to heavy snowfall and a forecast for heavy rain, providing a […]

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: Highway 20, North Cascades Highway

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