Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

ALERTS & CONDITIONS

Be Alert

Check for Avalanche Danger

Before heading out into the backcountry, check with the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center for current weather and avalanche forecasts. You can also call the Avalanche Information Hotline at 206-526-6677 (Washington) and 503-808-2400 (Northern Oregon).

Please report trail or road blockages/washouts to the nearest District Ranger Station

Roads

Motorists traveling backcountry roads could face fallen trees, boulders or washouts caused by winter storms.

Mountain travelers should carry emergency tools (shovels, tire chains, etc.) or provisions (blankets, extra clothing and food supplies) to cope with unexpected situations.

Trails

Quick, unexpected changes in weather conditions could result in hikers being stranded or separated from vehicles. Always carry the ten essentials: map of the area, compass, first aid kit, flashlight with extra batteries and bulb, water and extra food, extra clothing, including rain gear, pocket knife, sunglasses and sunscreen, matches in a waterproof container, and candle or other fire starter. Always be sure to let someone at home, or a close friend, know where you are going hiking and when you plan to return home.

Please exercise caution when crossing fallen logs or damaged sections of trails. Help keep your trailheads and trails clean by packing out all your trash.

Washington State Road Information

• State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway), State Route 542 (Mt. Baker Highway), State Route 2, Interstate 90 & State Route 410
  For highway and pass information, dial 5-1-1 to access the Washington State Department of Transportation's voice activated traffic and weather information system. The existing 1-800-695-7623 (ROAD) traffic and mountain pass number will connect to the 511 system. For a listing of Emergency Highway Closure and Incident Information, visit WA DOT's website. For closures and conditions, check the Washington State Mountain Pass Report

National Weather Service

• Seattle Area (and Cascade Mountains)
  
• Washington and U.S.
• Avalanche Conditions
• Ski Conditions
• Pass Conditions
• Snotel-Weather Averages

Mountain Web Cameras

• Stevens Pass Ski Cams
• The Summit at Snoqualmie Cams
• Crystal Mountain WebCams
• Stevens, White, Satus & Snoqualmie Pass DOT Road Cams

Fireworks

Leave Fireworks at Home when visiting the National Forest

Visitors recreating on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are reminded that using or possessing fireworks of any kind is illegal on all federal and state-managed public lands in Washington throughout the year, due to the potential fire danger.