Both major mountain routes connecting Central Washington to Western Washington are closed and will remain shut down overnight as severe winter weather continues to impact travel across the Cascades.
Stevens Pass Closed Due to Severe Winter Weather
Stevens Pass on U.S. Highway 2 closed just before 2 p.m. Friday due to heavy snow, severe winter weather, and illegally parked vehicles blocking snow removal efforts at the summit.
Parked Vehicles Complicate Snow Removal Efforts
US 2 Stevens Pass is now closed between milepost 55 and 85 because our plows are not able to clear the road due to illegally parked vehicles at the summit. If you have selfishly chosen to block our crews and first responders, come move your car off the highway. @wspd6piopic.twitter.com/wXBZtqgwCY
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) March 13, 2026
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, dozens of vehicles parked near the summit prevented plows from clearing the roadway safely…