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Kittitas County

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

WSDOT live data

Travel Conditions

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Road Weather Stations

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Rocky Canyon on I-90 at mp 95.74 3.8 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air68 F Wind22 mph / gust 29 mph WNW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 42%

Elk Heights on I-90 at mp 92.12 5.1 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air66 F Wind9 mph / gust 21 mph SW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 48%

Lauderdale Junction 5.7 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air52 F Wind4 mph / gust 5 mph N RainNot reported Visibility12 mi

N/A · Humidity 84%

Manastash Ridge Westbound on I-82 at mp 3.75 16.0 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air64 F Wind4 mph / gust 6 mph SSW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 56%

WSDOT Cameras

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Pass Conditions

3 passes
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
Manastash Ridge I-82 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.
65°F · Updated Sep 7, 9:15 PM
Snoqualmie Pass I-90 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. / Travel impacts will be updated here if conditions cause delays of an hour or more. For other cross-state travel conditions, check WSDOT's real-time travel map.
53°F · Updated Sep 7, 9:16 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

4 active
Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

090: WSDOT alert for Kittitas County.

Westbound milepost 53 to 52 Snoqualmie Pass. Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, there will be single lane closures for bridge work.
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Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

090: WSDOT alert for Kittitas County.

Westbound from milepost 54 to 47 Snoqualmie Pass. Monday, Sept. 7 at 6 a.m. until Thursday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. there will be continuous single-lane closures for maintenance work.
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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

090: WSDOT alert for Kittitas County.

Vantage Bridge milepost 136 to 138 both directions: There are single-lane closures, reduced speeds and 9-ft width restrictions in place 24/7 until further notice. Eastbound width restriction begins at Exit 110, the junction of I-82 near Ellensburg. Westbound width restriction begins at Exit 149 the junction of SR 281 near George.
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Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

090: WSDOT alert for Kittitas County.

Westbound I-90 (milepost 67 to 64) near Easton. Tuesday, September 8 through Thursday, September 10 from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, there will a be single-lane closure with a 12-ft width restriction for routine roadwork.
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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 Kittitas 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

7 posted
Fire & safety alert High priority Source: Watch Duty Evacuation Updates

Evacuation update for Three Queens Fire — Kittitas County

Three Queens Fire currently has evacuation information in Kittitas County. The highest reported area level is Level 3.

Current county-scoped evacuation fields from the active Watch Duty incident record.
- Level 3: A Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation is in effect for the area depicted in red on the Kittitas County Evacuation Map
- Level 2: A Level 2 (Set) Evacuation is in effect for the area depicted in yellow on the Kittitas County Evacuation Map
- Level 1: A Level 1 (Ready) Evacuation is in effect for the area depicted in green on the Kittitas County Evacuation Map
Watch Duty updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:27 PM PDT.
These levels apply only to the areas described above in Kittitas County; levels listed for other counties are not carried over.
Confirm boundaries and instructions with local authorities.
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Fire & safety alert High priority Source: Watch Duty Evacuation Updates

Evacuation update for Goat Fire — Kittitas County

Goat Fire currently has evacuation information in Kittitas County. The highest reported area level is Level 3.

Current county-scoped evacuation fields from the active Watch Duty incident record.
- Level 3: A Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation is in effect for the area depicted in red on the Kittitas County Evacuation Map.
Watch Duty updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:29 PM PDT.
These levels apply only to the areas described above in Kittitas County; levels listed for other counties are not carried over.
Confirm boundaries and instructions with local authorities.
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Fire & safety alert High priority Source: Washington SEOC Evacuation Zones

Washington SEOC evacuation zones — Kittitas County

10 active evacuation zone(s) are mapped for Kittitas 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 5:42 AM PDT.
- Level 3 active zone: Auto-aggregated from https://services.arcgis.com/eSnyVpqwqWBADfzp/arcgis/rest/services/Active_Fire_Areas_View/FeatureServer/3 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: 3.
- Level 1 active zone: Auto-aggregated from https://services.arcgis.com/eSnyVpqwqWBADfzp/arcgis/rest/services/Active_Fire_Areas_View/FeatureServer/3 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: 1.
- Level 2 active zone: Auto-aggregated from https://services.arcgis.com/eSnyVpqwqWBADfzp/arcgis/rest/services/Active_Fire_Areas_View/FeatureServer/3 on 2026-09-10T12:31:51.704594+00:00. Raw evac value: 2.
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

Three Queens Fire

Three Queens Fire listed by WFIGS in Kittitas County at 9,518 acres.

Reported size: 9,518 acres.
Containment: 13%.
Discovered: Jul 15, 2026 9:28 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 7:30 PM PDT.
Description: 6 Miles E from Snoqualmie Pass, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Personnel: 420.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:27 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 9,518 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 13%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

King Fire

King Fire listed by WFIGS in Kittitas County at 3,217 acres.

Reported size: 3,217 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 19, 2026 4:09 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 7:03 PM PDT.
Description: 7 Miles NE from Snoqualmie Pass, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 9:55 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 3,217 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 0%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Goat Fire

Goat Fire listed by WFIGS in Kittitas County at 813 acres.

Reported size: 813 acres.
Containment: 3%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 8:36 AM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 7:04 PM PDT.
Description: 15 Miles N from Ronald, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Personnel: 79.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 9, 2026 5:29 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 813 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 3%.
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Koffman Fire

Koffman Fire listed by WFIGS in Kittitas County at 20 acres.

Reported size: 20 acres.
Discovered: Aug 19, 2026 9:03 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 3:53 PM PDT.
Protecting agency: C&L.
Dispatch center: WACWC.
Fire cause: Human.
Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

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

Black Bear reported in Kittitas County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Kittitas County on Sep 1, 2026 11:45 AM PDT. Status: HUMAN FOOD SOURCE.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 11:45 AM PDT
Species: Black Bear
Count: 1 ANIMAL
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: 47.27468, -121.0784
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 Kittitas County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Kittitas County on Sep 1, 2026 7:09 AM PDT. Status: PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 7:09 AM PDT
Species: Black Bear
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: PROPERTY DAMAGE
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a black bear in the area, WDFW confirmed the sighting. Advice provided.
Approximate public map location: 47.2529, -121.04898
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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Wildlife safety alert Low priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Cougar reported in Kittitas County

WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Kittitas County on Sep 1, 2026 4:57 PM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 4:57 PM PDT
Species: Cougar
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a cougar in the area, WDFW cannot confirm at this time.
Approximate public map location: 47.18337, -120.9609
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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