BACK to All County Map North Puget Sound

Skagit County

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

WSDOT live data

Travel Conditions

4 stations / 4 cameras / 2 passes

Road Weather Stations

4 nearby
Stilliguamish River on I-5 at mp 209.94 27.1 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:30 PM
Air48 F Wind4 mph / gust 7 mph SW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 85%

SR 20 / SR 536 at Mount Vernon at mp 55.09 28.4 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:29 PM
Air50 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph N RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A

Lake Samish Park and Ride on I-5 at mp 246.25 29.9 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:30 PM
Air46 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph SE RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 89%

I-5 / SR2 Interchange (Everett) at mp 193.91 39.4 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 5:29 PM
Air55 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph N RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A · Humidity 80%

WSDOT Cameras

4 cameras

Pass Conditions

2 passes
Mt. Baker Hwy SR 542 Effective October 25, SR 542/Mount Baker Highway is closed at milepost 54 for the season.

WSDOT does not list cameras for this pass.

WSDOT · Updated Oct 27, 10:48 AM
North Cascade Hwy SR 20 Bare and dry, with frost in places. / Overcast.

WSDOT does not list cameras for this pass.

34°F · Updated Nov 3, 8:41 AM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

8 active
Construction High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

536: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

The SR 536 Skagit River/Division Street Bridge will remain closed in both directions until a painting and preservation project finishes construction. Updates will be provided on a blog about the closure.

Emergency vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle access remains open in both directions.
View source on WSDOT
Construction Medium priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

005: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

Northbound I-5 will be reduced to a single lane from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Sunday, Nov. 2, through Friday morning, Nov. 6, near the Alger/Lake Samish Road exit (milepost 240-242) as work continues on a project correcting 17 barriers to fish migration near Lake Samish. Expect delays.
View source on WSDOT
Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

005: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

From 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 4, the right lane of southbound Interstate 5 at Samish River (milepost 234) will close for maintenance.
View source on WSDOT
Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

009: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

Northbound and southbound SR 9 traffic will alternate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Friday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Nov. 6, near Mount Vernon Big Lake Road as work continues on a new fish-passable structure over a tributary to Nookachamps Creek.
View source on WSDOT
Construction Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Construction

020: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

The temporary speed limit on eastbound and westbound SR 20 is 40 mph near Campbell Lake Road (mileposts 45.48 to 46.62) during a six-month settlement period. An advisory speed of 30 mph is posted through a curve where banking was removed.

Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection will resume in spring 2027.
View source on WSDOT
Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

020: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day (except Friday, Saturday) beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, the right lane of eastbound State Route 20 at Peacock Lane (milepost 61) will close for utilities work.
View source on WSDOT
Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

009: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

From 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 to 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, State Route 9 traffic will alternate with flaggers at West View (milepost 45) for utilities work.
View source on WSDOT
Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

005: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

From 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, the left lane of southbound Interstate 5 at Bow Hill Road (milepost 235) will close for maintenance. This work may also need to occur overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4.
View source on WSDOT
Official air quality

Air Quality Alerts

0 active

No active Air Quality Alerts

No official Air Quality Alerts are active for Skagit County right now.

View the Washington Air Quality Map
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.

Public health

Health Dept Alerts

1 active
Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: WA DOH Shellfish Safety Map

Shellfish harvest closure - Skagit County

WA DOH lists 4 current recreational shellfish closures in Skagit County. Check the Shellfish Safety Map before harvesting.

WA DOH Shellfish Safety Map currently lists the following closed recreational harvest area(s):
- BAY VIEW SP: Butter Clams,Varnish Clams (Neither water quality nor shoreline survey information meets Washington State standards for recreational shellfish harvesting.)
- MARCH PT REC AREA: Butter Clams,Varnish Clams (Shoreline survey information does not meet Washington State standards for recreational shellfish harvesting.)
- SADDLEBAG ISLAND SP: Butter Clams,Varnish Clams (This beach has not been evaluated by the Department of Health for pollution problems. Contact your local health department for local information about pollution problems in this area.)
- SAMISH IS REC AREA: Butter Clams,Varnish Clams (Water quality and shoreline conditions meet public health standards for recreational shellfish harvesting.)
Cooking or freezing does not remove marine biotoxins. WA DOH shellfish safety hotline: 1-800-562-5632.
View source on WA DOH Shellfish Safety Map
Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

0 posted

No fire or safety alerts

No fire or public safety alerts have been posted for this county.

Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

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

Black Bear reported in Skagit County

WDFW reported a black bear wildlife incident in Skagit County on Oct 25, 2026 7:11 AM PDT. Status: UNCONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Oct 25, 2026 7:11 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: 48.53505, -121.76888
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
View source on WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents
Local links

Resources

62 links