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County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Chelan County.

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Travel Conditions

4 stations / 4 cameras / 3 passes

Road Weather Stations

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Dryden Road on US 2 at mp 104.81 21.7 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:29 AM
Air67 F Wind7 mph / gust 14 mph WNW RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A · Humidity 49%

Stevens Pass on US 2 at mp 64.58 23.4 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:29 AM
AirNot reported WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A

Index-Galena Road on US 2 at mp 35.62 44.3 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air58 F Wind0 mph / gust 2 mph SW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 93%

Lauderdale Junction 46.1 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air52 F Wind4 mph / gust 5 mph N RainNot reported Visibility12 mi

N/A · Humidity 84%

WSDOT Cameras

4 cameras
US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking East US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking East US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking West US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking West US 2 at MP 100.6: E. Leavenworth US 2 at MP 100.6: E. Leavenworth US 2 at MP 99.9: Leavenworth US 2 at MP 99.9: Leavenworth

Pass Conditions

3 passes
Stevens Pass US 2 Reports have ended for this season. Traditionally weather and road conditions are reported on this page from November 1 to April 1. Should adverse weather occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available.
WSDOT · Updated Aug 16, 11:48 PM
Blewett Pass US 97 Reports have ended for this season. Traditionally weather and road conditions are reported on this page from November 1 to April 1. Should adverse weather occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available.
WSDOT · Updated Aug 16, 11:53 PM
North Cascade Hwy SR 20 SR 20 North Cascade Highway is open as of Sunday, June 14. Traditionally, weather and road conditions are reported from November 1 to April 1. Should adverse weather occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available.
WSDOT · Updated Jun 14, 1:19 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

3 active
Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

002: WSDOT alert for Chelan County.

Travelers on US 2 west of Cashmere will encounter single-lane closures in both directions while crews pave the roadway from milepost 105 to 109, Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-to-late September. Dryden Ave., Alice Ave., and Saunders Rd. may be closed at times during the day only from Wednesday, Sept. 9, through Friday, Sept. 11. Detour local routes.
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Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

002: WSDOT alert for Chelan County.

Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.
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Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

207: WSDOT alert for Chelan County.

Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between SR 207 (milepost 4, near Plain) and US 2, (Leavenworth, milepost 100) (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.
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Official air quality

Air Quality Alerts

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No active Air Quality Alerts

No official Air Quality Alerts are active for Chelan County right now.

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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

0 active

No active weather alerts

No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.

Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

3 posted
Fire & safety alert High priority Source: Washington SEOC Evacuation Zones

Washington SEOC evacuation zones — Chelan County

4 active evacuation zone(s) are mapped for Chelan County. The highest mapped zone is Level 3.

Official active evacuation zones from the Washington State Emergency Operations Center statewide layer.
Checked by PNW Roads: Sep 10, 2026 5:41 AM PDT.
- Level 1 — Little Giant - Level 1 (Get Ready): Auto-aggregated from https://services6.arcgis.com/kL9uP9rflLEjUDsy/arcgis/rest/services/Emergency_Management_Layers_View/FeatureServer/2 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: '1'.
- Level 1 — Stehekin - Level 1 (Get Ready): Auto-aggregated from https://services6.arcgis.com/kL9uP9rflLEjUDsy/arcgis/rest/services/Emergency_Management_Layers_View/FeatureServer/2 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: '1'.
- Level 3 — Little Giant - Level 3 (Go Now!): Auto-aggregated from https://services6.arcgis.com/kL9uP9rflLEjUDsy/arcgis/rest/services/Emergency_Management_Layers_View/FeatureServer/2 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: '3'.
- Level 3 — Little Giant-Level 3 (Go Now!): Auto-aggregated from https://services6.arcgis.com/kL9uP9rflLEjUDsy/arcgis/rest/services/Emergency_Management_Layers_View/FeatureServer/2 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: '3'.
The highest level applies only to the mapped zones, not to the entire county.
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Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Little Giant Fire

Little Giant Fire listed by WFIGS in Chelan County at 172,199 acres.

Reported size: 172,199 acres.
Containment: 81%.
Discovered: Jul 15, 2026 6:17 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 7:35 PM PDT.
Description: 30 Miles NW from Leavenworth, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Moderate.
Personnel: 786.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 4:11 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 172,198 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 81%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Sisi Fire

Sisi Fire listed by WFIGS in Chelan County at 2,764 acres.

Reported size: 2,764 acres.
Containment: 11%.
Discovered: Aug 14, 2026 11:03 AM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 6:48 PM PDT.
Description: 10 Miles NW from Stehekin, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Moderate.
Personnel: 145.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 9:30 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 2,764 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 11%.
Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

5 posted
Wildlife safety alert Medium priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Black Bear reported in Chelan County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Chelan County on Sep 1, 2026 1:05 PM PDT. Status: HUMAN FOOD SOURCE.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 1:05 PM PDT
Species: Black Bear
WDFW status: HUMAN FOOD SOURCE
Notes: Citizen reported their garbage/pet food/animal feed/bird seed was consumed by a black bear, WDFW investigated and confirmed it was a black bear. Advice provided.
Approximate public map location: 47.59356, -120.66703
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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Wildlife safety alert Medium priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Black Bear reported in Chelan County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Chelan County on Sep 1, 2026 10:01 AM PDT. Status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 10:01 AM PDT
Species: Black Bear
Count: 5 ANIMALS
WDFW status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Confirmed black bears sighted, information provided
Approximate public map location: 48.34748, -120.71709
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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Wildlife safety alert Medium priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Black Bear reported in Chelan County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Chelan County on Aug 31, 2026 3:32 PM PDT. Status: CONFIRMED TRAPPED.

Reported: Aug 31, 2026 3:32 PM PDT
Species: Black Bear
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: CONFIRMED TRAPPED
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a black bear in the area, WDFW confirmed the sighting. Due to consistent reports of the bear in the area of the campground the bear was relocated.
Approximate public map location: 47.81422, -120.723
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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Wildlife safety alert Medium priority

Cougar reported in Chelan County

WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Chelan County on Jul 22, 2026 11:31 AM PDT. Status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Jul 22, 2026 11:31 AM PDT
Species: Cougar
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a cougar in the area, WDFW confirmed the sighting.
Approximate public map location: 47.56837, -120.55099
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
Wildlife safety alert Low priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Black Bear reported in Chelan County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Chelan County on Aug 31, 2026 12:47 PM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Aug 31, 2026 12:47 PM PDT
Species: Black Bear
Count: 2 ANIMALS
WDFW status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a black bear in the area, WDFW cannot confirm at this time.
Approximate public map location: 47.48777, -120.64664
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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