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The Tusil Fire is burning east of PCT mile 28, Insterstate 8/Kitchen Creek
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The Tusil Fire is burning east of PCT mile 28, Insterstate 8/Kitchen Creek

As of 7:45am 5/20,

  • ~1000 acres, currently 25% contained
  • PCT is in a Level 2 "Set" evacuation warning zone between Buckman Springs Road and Interstate 8 (PCT miles 24 to 26.5)
  • Stay off the PCT in this area at this time

Watchduty: https://app.watchduty.org/i/99124

u/Dan_85 — 2 days ago
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PSA: Services and operations in Stehekin this summer will be limited

As per North Cascades National Park Complex on Facebook:

> News Release: Services Limited at Stehekin Landing Following Winter Flood Damage > > The North Cascades National Park Service Complex today announced summer 2026 operations at Stehekin Landing will be limited following historic flooding in December that left the area’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable. > > As a result, North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin will not offer public services this season, including lodging, food service, retail, fuel, laundry, or showers. Postal service, ferry service, and private shuttle and tour operators will continue to operate. Lakeview and Purple Point Campgrounds will remain open, first-come, first-served and free of charge. > > For more information and the full news release visit https://go.nps.gov/stehservicesupdate > > NPS / BRYANNA PLOG

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u/Dan_85 — 14 days ago
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SOBOs: Washington Highway 20 closure unlikely to open before July 4

Due to winter storm damage, Highway 20 is currently closed between Colonial Creek Campground (Diablo Lake) and Porcupine Creek, 1.5 miles west of Rainy Pass.

Note that Google Maps shows the closure extending to Silver Star Sno Park, 9 miles west of Mazama. I would assume that WSDOT are the authority here and their information is correct, as opposed to Google.

This means that:

  • you cannot drive, hitch or take public transit from Seattle to Mazama via Highway 20
  • to access Harts Pass or Rainy Pass by vehicle, you will need to travel to and through Mazama from the south and east, via Skykomish/Leavenworth/Chelan/Pateros

WSDOT are aiming to have the highway reopened by July 4, but make no guarantee. As per a recent Facebook post:

> The good news: Work began on Tuesday to clear the rockslide at MP 131 of SR 20 North Cascades Highway. > >The not-great news: The road will not be fully reopened by Memorial Day. Our goal is the Fourth of July, but that’s a goal, not a promise. We are still working on securing a contractor for the extensive washout damage between MP 142-148, though we expect to have that second contract underway by the week of May 11. > >Contracts for both projects include a 24/7 provision, as long as the work can be done safely. We know how important this road is to local communities, recreators, travelers, and the regional economy. > >You can read more information about this work (and what we’re up against) on our blog: https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/north-cascades-highway-2026-opening.html

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u/Dan_85 — 14 days ago