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Cowlitz County

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

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Travel Conditions

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Road Weather Stations

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Paradise Point on I-5 at mp 18.37 22.5 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:14 PM
Air55 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph SSE RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A · Humidity 84%

I-5 @ 78th Street 36.0 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:15 PM
Air55 F WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 85%

I-5 @ Mill Plain Blvd 39.1 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:15 PM
Air55 F WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 74%

KM Mountain on SR 4 at mp 22.20 41.0 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:15 PM
Air54 F Wind1 mph / gust 2 mph SSE RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 71%

WSDOT Cameras

4 cameras
I-5 at MP 36.9: SR 432 Interchange I-5 at MP 36.9: SR 432 Interchange I-5 at MP 35.8: Owl Creek I-5 at MP 35.8: Owl Creek SR 432 at MP 9.8: Talley Way WB SR 432 at MP 9.8: Talley Way WB SR 432 at MP 9.8: Talley Way SR 432 at MP 9.8: Talley Way

Pass Conditions

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Road conditions

Road Alerts

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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Closure

504: WSDOT alert for Cowlitz County.

Beginning Monday, April 27th, 2026, until further notice: Both directions of SR 504 at milepost 45.0 remain CLOSED at the winter gate for construction to rebuild the bridge and roadway. Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2027.

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, a debris slide washed out the Spirit Lake Outlet Bridge and a portion of the highway. The road has been closed since. For the safety of all travelers, there is no access beyond the gate.
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Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Bridge work

005: WSDOT alert for Cowlitz County.

Bridge work on I-5 southbound at milepost 40 near Allen Street. There is an extended closure of the shoulder through the work zone beginning at 4:51 pm on September 3, 2026 until further notice.
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Road alert Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Rest Area

504: WSDOT alert for Cowlitz County.

The Forest Learning Center Rest Area on SR 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (milepost 33) is open seasonally during the spring and summer months from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rest Area access and hours may change. Visit the WSDOT Travel Center website for the latest information: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/roads-bridges/rest-areas
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Official air quality

Air Quality Alerts

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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

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Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

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No wildlife safety alerts

No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Cowlitz County.

For an immediate threat, call 911. For non-emergency dangerous wildlife reports, call WDFW at 877-933-9847.

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