Chinook Pass / Cayuse Pass

Hey all,

I wanted to get the word out that the clearing of SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) and SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is now under way. Avalanche control will begin this coming week as well. Our crew at the WSDOT uses explosives and ski-cutting to get the avalanche work done.

It is best to avoid the slopes above and below SR 123 and SR 410, particularly in the Cayuse Pass to Chinook Pass vicinity and east of Chinook Pass.

There's lots of snow this year so I really can't get you an estimate of when they will open. I'll put out another post in a few weeks with an update. Updates are also available on the WSDOT web site.

Cheers,

Stimbuck

thanks for the post

Stimbuck thanks for the updates. Will the crews be working on weekends ?

Good question, at this point we will not be working on the weekends. I will provide an update if we do plan to be there on weekends before the pass opens.

Lots of snow over the road and in the avalanche paths. Looks like we will get some great action when (if...) it ever warms up.

Cheers,

Stimbuck

Alright!

In case you haven't heard Cayuse Pass will open today at noon.

Snow removal and avalanche work will continue along Hwy 410 on both sides of Chinook Pass. These activities take place Monday through Friday. We hope to have it open by June 5.

If you are touring around 410 during the week please avoid the slopes above and below the highway due to the snow removal and avalanche work.

Thanks!

Stimbuck