Washington’s scenic state Route 20 — also known as North Cascades Highway — will close for the winter season on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Wednesday.
The popular highway closes every winter due to avalanche danger. This year’s closing date could potentially be sooner depending on if a large weather event with snow and ice hits before then. The seasonal closure stretches from milepost 134/Ross Dam Trailhead on the west side and milepost 171/Silver Star Gate on the east.
The highway connects two of the state’s premier recreation
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