Crystal Carriage House

07/26/2025

12:30 p.m. UPDATE: Good news! No need for Saturday night northbound I-5 total closure in DuPont. We completed work last night. Thanks for everyone's help as we reach a key stage in this project to build a new Steilacoom-DuPont Road overpass.

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We've got a fresh, locally grown and region-specific Paint Map on the menu to emphasize some closures you should know about if you're traveling in, around, or to Seattle this weekend.

Our first course is a closure of SB SR 167 in Kent. This will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday between SR 516/Willis Street and South 277th Street (mileposts 18-19). The detour directs travelers to West Valley Highway, but expect delays because West Valley Highway doesn't have as much capacity as the highway. Consider alternate routes like I-5 if you can. During the closure, we'll replace expansion bridge joints on and repave the Green River Bridge.

Next up is a full closure of EB SR 18 in Auburn. This will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday between C Street Southwest and Auburn Way South. The EB SR 18 on-ramp from C Street Southwest and off-ramp to Auburn Way South will also close. Law enforcement officers will help direct traffic through the detour. Expect delays. We'll use the closure to grind pavement, perform full-depth pavement repairs and install traffic loops and temporary lane striping, creating a smoother ride and preserving the highway for years to come.

The main course is one you're likely familiar with by now: NB I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge is reduced two lanes until Aug. 15. Express lanes remain open northbound 24/7. Expect delays. Start planning ahead for your weekend travels NOW and consider using alternative forms of transportation - like a bike, bus or light rail.

For dessert, we have overnight closures of NB I-5 in DuPont on Friday and Saturday. These closures will be 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night, and traffic will be directed up and over the Steilacoom-DuPont Road exit and on-ramp. Expect heavy congestion.

As always, download our app, check our travel map for real-time info, MAKE A PLAN and enjoy your weekend.

07/25/2025

Heading to Sunrise this summer? You may need a timed entry reservation to enter through the White River Entrance if visiting from 7 am to 5 pm now through the end of the season (typically mid-October). Reservations are required daily from July 11 to September 1, available for purchase in advance or at 7 pm the day before your visit. After September 1, reservations are needed only on weekends and holidays but reservations are limited for purchase until 7 pm the day before your visit.

Reservations are only available at Recreation.gov: online, on the mobile app, or over the phone at 888-444-6777. If you don’t have an account yet, take time to create one in advance. Save a screenshot or print your reservation confirmation (QR code) before heading to the park; there is no Wi-Fi/cell service at any entrance.

Reservations are not required to visit Sunrise Corridor before 7 am or after 5 pm. Reservations are also not required to visit the Paradise Corridor in 2025.

For all details, maps, frequently asked questions, visit the park website at:
go.nps.gov/MORATimedEntry [link in bio].

NPS Photo / Filo Merid

06/18/2025

Please speak up now!

11/14/2024

Exciting new spaces!
While planning your trip, include a stay at the Crystal Carriage House.

This year we are stoked to welcome you all to Mountain Commons Lodge❄️ Our brand-new 25,000 sq ft space will feature the all-new Crystal Mountain Outfitters, expanded slope side dining options and stunning views of the mountain.

Along with new amenities such as Brew 62 Cafe (inside or via our outdoor coffee window), Bootpack Bar, and the Mountain Commons Food Hall. We want to extend a thank you to our community for being patient for the opening on this space and to the crews who made this opening possible🙌

For more on Mountain Commons Lodge and what's new for the 2024/2025 season, head to the link in our bio!

11/05/2024

SR 410 Chinook and SR 123 Cayuse passes will remain CLOSED FOR THE SEASON following 30+ inches of snow at the summit of Chinook over the weekend. More could be coming this week, creating adverse road conditions and high avalanche danger.

Typically, we reopen these passes around Memorial Day weekend in the spring. See you then!

11/01/2024

Epic sunset at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington 😍

07/17/2024

Be aware and prepared!

FIRE WEATHER WATCH - WASHINGTON STATE: a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for laege area of Washington State in both sides of the cascades for dry lightning. Details as follows:

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in
effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.

* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

EAST
SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY...

Scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of North Central Washington Wednesday afternoon
and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible elsewhere across
Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands
and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Fire Weather Zone 702
Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Fire Weather Zone 703
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704), Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).

* Thunderstorms: Scattered dry thunderstorms are possible, LAL 6.

* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.

* Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined
with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts
that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds near
thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or
existing fires.

05/24/2024

Chinook/Cayuse Pass Update🚨

- Cayuse Pass (SR 123) will reopen by Friday morning, May 24.

- 9 miles of Chinook Pass (SR 410) will be closed from the SR 123 junction to Morse Creek due to a washout.

- Chinook Pass will be partially open from Crystal Mountain Boulevard to the SR 123 junction by Friday morning, May 24.

We hoped it would be better news, but we're very grateful for our workers who have been working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to repair the washout.

WHY IS CHINOOK PASS CLOSED?
A recent washout keeps Chinook Pass (SR 410) closed to travelers. This washout is located on a sharp and narrow section of the highway. Most of the work is done, but a guardrail needs to be installed before we reopen.

HOLIDAY WEEKEND RECREATION
Parking is not allowed at the SR 410/SR 123 junction near Cayuse Pass. Westside recreators who are seeking campgrounds east of the closure are encouraged to use alternate routes.

04/28/2024

It’ll be a while before Chinook Pass is open!

Hard at work with the clearing of Chinook Pass. The bathroom break may have to wait a bit. 😮

From WSDOT, sent to me by Harry Whitmore.

04/06/2024

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02/19/2024

02/02/2024

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