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Heavy Snow and Avalanche Danger Force Closure of 2 Mountain Passes in Mount Rainier National Park, WA

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MOUNT RAINIER โ€“ State Routes 410 and 123, including Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass within Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, will remain closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. The Washington State Department of Transportation temporarily closed both passes on October 31 for the safety of maintenance crews and travelers as road conditions deteriorated and the […]

Avatar photo Press Release | November 5, 2024
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Foot of Snow Closes Chinook and Cayuse Passes in Mount Rainier National Park, WA | Earliest Closing Since 1930s

After a foot of snow fell and more in the forecast combined with lower-than-normal temperatures, the gates to SR 410 and SR 123 inside Mount Rainier National Park, WA, including 5,430′ Chinook Pass and 4,675′ Cayuse Pass, are now closed for the season. Related: The Top Snowfall Events in Recorded History: The passes closed Tuesday night after multiple spinouts combined […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 27, 2022
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Chinook Pass in Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Will Open for the 2022 Summer Season on Friday, June 10

After a much snowier-than-usual spring, SR 410 aka Chinook Pass in Mount Rainer National Park will open for the summer season this Friday, June 10. Crews have been working around the clock to clear the road of snow banks and are finally able to open it this week.ย  The Washington State Department of Transportation shared on its Instagram account: “It […]

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