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

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Travel Conditions

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Road Weather Stations

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Grand Mound on I-5 at mp 88.32 33.0 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air58 F Wind5 mph / gust 8 mph SW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 92%

Nisqually on I-5 at mp 114.29 37.1 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air53 F WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A · Humidity 99%

I5 SB at SR 16 I/C Flyover 45.2 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air60 F Wind4 mph / gust 5 mph WSW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 78%

SR 16 at I5 I/C HOV 45.3 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
AirNot reported WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

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WSDOT Cameras

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Pass Conditions

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Cayuse Pass SR 123 Cayuse Pass is open for the season. Reports have ended for this season. 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 Aug 16, 11:54 PM
Chinook Pass SR 410 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 Sep 7, 9:16 PM
White Pass US 12 Weather and road conditions are reported on this page from November 1 to April 1. Should incidents occur that will impact travel, updates will be provided as information is available.
49°F · Updated Aug 16, 11:40 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Beginning Monday, April 27, until further notice: Weeknights, from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Saturdays until 8 a.m., single-lane, double-lane and shoulder closures will be in place along both directions of I-5 at the following bridges:
•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)
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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2026, until further notice: Up to two lanes in both directions of I-5 will close nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., between Koontz Road (milepost 69) and Salzer Creek (milepost 80) for paving work.

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.
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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 3 and continuing through Wednesday, Sept. 30: Travelers should plan for intermittent nighttime lane and ramp closures in both directions of I-5 between Rogers Road (Exit 57) and the SR 505 interchange (Exit 63), from 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., for paving work.

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.
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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

123: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1: One lane of SR 123 is closed from Laughing Water Creek (milepost 2) to Panther Creek Bridge (milepost 5) for asphalt paving and striping work. Traffic will take turns moving through the open lane. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes in this area. This is part of the Mount Rainier National Park State Route 123 Rehabilitation Project.
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Construction Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

012: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

From 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, and continuing weeknights from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.: Travelers in both directions of US 12 between I-5 (milepost 66.5) and Kennedy Road (milepost 77.4) will take turns moving through one open lane at a time for paving work.

Flaggers will direct travelers to follow a pilot car through the work zone. Plan ahead and expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
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Construction Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

508: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Monday, July 6 through Wednesday, Sept. 30: Travelers on SR 508 near the Tilton River and Mossywood Road (mileposts 28 to 29) will take turns using one open lane through the work zone, controlled by a temporary traffic signal 24/7. Crews are installing an engineered log jam to help protect the highway from erosion.

At times, flaggers will direct traffic. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
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Construction Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

012: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Sept. 11: Travelers on US 12 near Mossyrock Dam (mileposts 89.5 to 90.5) will take turns using a single lane 24 hours a day for slope stabilization work.

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.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

005: WSDOT alert for Lewis County.

From 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 to 3 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11: Up to two lanes of in both directions of I-5 between La Bree Road (milepost 74) and Main Street (milepost 77) will close nightly for weigh-in-motion sensor replacement work.

Travelers are reminded to slow down, stay focused and follow directional signs through the work zone.
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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

1 posted
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Backbone Fire

Backbone Fire listed by WFIGS in Lewis County at 17 acres.

Reported size: 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

Wildlife Safety Alerts

2 posted
Wildlife safety alert Low priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

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.

Reported: Aug 31, 2026 8:11 AM 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: 46.43448, -122.84782
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

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.

Reported: Sep 1, 2026 9:56 AM PDT
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.
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