Lewis County
County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Lewis County.
Travel Conditions
Road Weather Stations
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WSDOT Cameras
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Construction
005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
•Newaukum River Bridge south of Rush Road (milepost 72.23)
•I-5 northbound over railroad tracks (mileposts 77.11 to 77.51)
•Dillenbaugh Creek Bridge (milepost 77.84)
•Salzer Creek Bridge north of Chamber of Commerce Way (milepost 80.21)
Construction
005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
Most work will take place at night when traffic is lighter. Occasional nighttime weekend closures may also be needed.
Travelers should slow down, stay focused and expect delays, especially when traffic is reduced to a single lane.
Construction
005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
Reduced speed limits will be in place through the work zone to help keep travelers and crews safe.
Note: The northbound I-5 on-ramp at Exit 59 is closed. Travelers will use Exit 60.
Construction
123: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
Construction
012: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
Flaggers will direct travelers to follow a pilot car through the work zone. Plan ahead and expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
Construction
508: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
At times, flaggers will direct traffic. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
Construction
012: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
6 a.m.-6 p.m.: Flaggers and a pilot car will direct traffic. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
6 p.m.-6 a.m. and weekends: A temporary signal will direct traffic.
Note: Vehicles wider than 12 feet are prohibited.
Maintenance
005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.
Travelers are reminded to slow down, stay focused and follow directional signs through the work zone.
Air Quality Alerts
No active Air Quality Alerts
No official Air Quality Alerts are active for Lewis County right now.
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No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.
Health Dept Alerts
No active health department alerts
No active WA DOH, county health department, CDC, or FDA health alerts have been posted for Lewis County.
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Backbone Fire
Backbone Fire listed by WFIGS in Lewis County at 17 acres.
Containment: 90%.
Discovered: Aug 5, 2026 10:42 AM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 5:32 PM PDT.
Description: 7 Miles NE from Packwood, WA.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Personnel: 34.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 8, 2026 5:40 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 17 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 90%.
Wildlife Safety Alerts
Cougar reported in Lewis County
WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Lewis County on Aug 31, 2026 8:11 AM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.
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: 46.43448, -122.84782
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
Black Bear reported in Lewis County
WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Lewis County on Sep 1, 2026 9:56 AM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.
Species: Black Bear
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a black bear in the area, WDFW cannot confirm at this time.
Approximate public map location: 46.65145, -121.62992
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
