At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 700

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the Cascades.

The highway, State Route 20, is the northernmost route in Washington across the North Cascades. Known for its mountain scenery, it connects Skagit and Whatcom counties to Okanogan and Chelan counties.

The road closes on both sides of the Cascades each winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanche hazards and has been shut down through the …

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