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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

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Stilliguamish River on I-5 at mp 209.94 27.1 mi away · Updated Jul 27, 12:45 AM
Air59 F Wind1 mph / gust 3 mph NNW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 98%

SR 20 / SR 536 at Mount Vernon at mp 55.09 28.4 mi away · Updated Jul 27, 12:44 AM
Air60 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 Jul 27, 12:45 AM
Air57 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph NW RainNot reported Visibility1 mi

N/A · Humidity 97%

I-5 / SR2 Interchange (Everett) at mp 193.91 39.4 mi away · Updated Jul 27, 12:45 AM
Air63 F Wind0 mph / gust 0 mph N RainNot reported VisibilityNot reported

N/A · Humidity 91%

WSDOT Cameras

4 cameras

Pass Conditions

2 passes
Mt. Baker Hwy SR 542 Effective June 10, SR 542/Road to Artist Point has reopened 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 Jul 19, 11:54 PM
North Cascade Hwy SR 20 SR 20 North Cascade Highway is open as of Sunday, June 14. 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 Jun 14, 1:19 PM
Road conditions

Road Alerts

3 active
Road closure High priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

009: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

Until further notice: The northbound lane of both directions of State Route 9 at Lake Creek Bridge (milepost 43) is closed. A temporary traffic signal is alternating northbound and southbound traffic through the southbound lane until further notice.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

536: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, traffic on State Route 536 just east of Bennett Road (milepost 2) will alternate with flaggers for TRICO utilities work.
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Road alert Low priority Source: WSDOT Highway Alerts

Maintenance

020: WSDOT alert for Skagit County.

Daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 28 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, State Route 20 traffic will alternate with flaggers from Lyman Hamilton Road (milepost 79) to Russell Road (milepost 82) for utilities work.
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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.

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.
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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 Medium priority Source: WDFW Predatory Wildlife Incidents

Cougar reported in Skagit County

WDFW reported a cougar wildlife incident in Skagit County on Jul 17, 2026 9:13 AM PDT. Status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING.

Reported: Jul 17, 2026 9:13 AM PDT
Species: Cougar
Count: 1 ANIMAL
WDFW status: CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Notes: Citizen reported sighting a cougar in the area, WDFW confirmed the sighting.
Approximate public map location: 48.52633, -122.3291
Source: WDFW predatory wildlife incident map. Public reports are shown in the general vicinity of the incident.
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