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WaStatePks_WNTR

  1. Sno-Parks will be closing for the season following the coming weekend. Grooming, snow plowing and sanitation service will end after April 1.
  2. High avalanche danger. Please check weather and road conditions before heading out: dot.wa.gov or nwac.us
  3. Trail grooming for most areas of the state is finished for the season. Check our website for specific Sno-Park details parks.wa.gov/winter.
  4. Avalanche danger is very high right now. Please check weather and avalanche conditions before heading out: nwac.us
  5. USFS 70 Rd plowed as far as Pyramid Crk SnoPark, road icy. Road totally closed March 12-13 for engineering assessment & repair work.
  6. 4th Annual Dog Days of Winter @ Crystal Springs SnoPark in the Dog Sled Area on March 11 @ 8 am.
  7. Please check weather and avalanche conditions before heading into the backcountry! nwac.us
  8. Snowslide on FS170 Rd north of Salmon La Sac towards Gallaher Head. No grooming until snow stabilizes.
  9. Hogloppit ski event on Sat Feb 25 between Mission Ridge Ski Area & Blewett Pass SnoPark. Snowmobilers asked to avoid Blewett to Haney area.
  10. Greenwater area – USFS 70 Road washed out near Pyramid Creek SnoPark. Road will remain closed to snowmobiles throughout the weekend.
  11. Greenwater area – USFS 70 Road washed out at MP 10, near Pyramid Creek. Road remains closed & impassable to snowmobiles. USFS now assessing.
  12. Greenwater area – 70 Road washed out at MP 10, near Pyramid Creek. Road closed and impassable to snowmobiles. Condition update tomorrow.
  13. Hogloppit ski event on Sat Feb 25 between Mission Ridge Ski Area & Blewett Pass SnoPark. Snowmobilers asked to avoid Blewett to Haney area.
  14. Due to the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee meeting being held this weekend, the Winter Recreation website will not be updated Feb 10-12
  15. Due to the Snowmobile Advisory Committee meeting being held this weekend, the Winter Recreation website will not be updated Feb 2-6.
  16. State Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet Sat Feb 4, 8:30-5, @ the Okanogan Co Commissioners Office in Omak WA. Info: 360.902.8684
  17. Rescheduled State Parks Winter Recreation Advisory Committee meeting will be held Feb 10-11 in Wenatchee, WA. Info call: 360.902.8684
  18. For Wednesday thru Wednesday night considerable avalanche danger above 4000 feet and moderate below in the Cascade Mountains.
  19. State Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet Sat Feb 4, 8:30-5, @ the Okanogan Co Commissioners Office in Omak WA. Info: 360.902.8684
  20. Due to severe weather and power outages, some groomers in SW WA are unable to get diesel fuel for snow cats. Grooming may be delayed.