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Pierce County

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Travel Conditions

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Road Weather Stations

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Puyallup River Bridge on I-5 at mp 135.28 17.5 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air59 F Wind3 mph / gust 9 mph SE RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 90%

I5 SB at SR 16 I/C Flyover 19.1 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 19.3 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
AirNot reported WindNot reported N/A RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

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S 277th St on SR 167 at mp 18.03 20.5 mi away · Updated Sep 10, 5:30 AM
Air59 F Wind3 mph / gust 8 mph SE RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 88%

WSDOT Cameras

4 cameras

Pass Conditions

3 passes
Crystal to Greenwater SR 410 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, 11:47 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
Tiger Mountain SR18 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, 11:52 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

6 active
Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Closure

165: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

SR 165 is closed at the Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge to all vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians until further notice. The closure means there is no access across the bridge to Mount Rainier National Park Mowich Lake and Carbon River, or USFS lands. There are no alternate routes open to the public. Note that third party apps such as Google Maps and Apple Maps can show routes that cross private lands with locked gates not open to the public.
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Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

Overnight northbound I-5 lane reductions begin as early as 6 p.m. near Lacey. Travelers can expect double-lane closures Tuesday through Saturday nights, reopening by 6 a.m. each weekday morning and as late as 9:30 a.m. on the weekends. Details on the project webpage.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

702: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

Expect one-way alternating traffic around the clock on SR 702 at Harts Lake Road near McKenna for a roundabout project. The contractor has one crew working between two roundabout sites. Travelers may not see crews working every day at both sites.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

161: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

Until further notice, SR 161 is reduced to one lane in each direction between 36th Street East and Dechaux Road East on North Hill due to slide activity. Travelers can expect shifted lanes and congestion approaching North Hill.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

507: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

Expect one-way alternating traffic around the clock on SR 507 at 208th Street South near Spanaway for a roundabout project. The contractor has one crew working between two roundabout sites. Travelers may not see crews working every day at both sites.
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Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

162: WSDOT alert for Pierce County.

Get more information about a new roundabout at the intersection SR 162 and 128th.
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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 Pierce County right now.

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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

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No active weather alerts

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

Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

6 posted
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

West Fork Fire

West Fork Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 310 acres.

Reported size: 310 acres.
Containment: 16%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 5:09 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:16 PM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 310 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 16%.
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Wonderland Complex Fire

Wonderland Complex Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 393 acres.

Reported size: 393 acres.
Containment: 10%.
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026 1:32 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Description: 21 Miles SE from Buckley, WA.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire behavior: Minimal.
Personnel: 12.
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

White River Fire

White River Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 0.5 acres.

Reported size: 0.5 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 5:06 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Garda Falls Fire

Garda Falls Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 73 acres.

Reported size: 73 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026 1:03 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 5, 2026 5:11 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 72 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 0%.
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Pigeon Fire

Pigeon Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 9.0 acres.

Reported size: 9.0 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 5:16 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Watch Duty incident updated: Sep 5, 2026 5:14 AM PDT.
Watch Duty reported size: 8.7 acres.
Watch Duty containment: 0%.
Fire alert Medium priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Sluiskin Fire

Sluiskin Fire listed by WFIGS in Pierce County at 0.1 acres.

Reported size: 0.1 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026 5:14 PM PDT.
Updated: Sep 8, 2026 3:07 PM PDT.
Jurisdiction: NPS.
Protecting agency: NPS.
Dispatch center: WACCC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

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

Cougar reported in Pierce County

WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Pierce County on Aug 31, 2026 2:06 PM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Aug 31, 2026 2:06 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: 47.18439, -122.43062
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 Pierce County

WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Pierce County on Aug 31, 2026 11:46 AM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Aug 31, 2026 11:46 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: 47.28484, -122.56402
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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