Cayuse Pass Open, but Not Chinook Pass

The Washington state Department of Transportation opened Cayuse Pass on Thursday, May 26. The pass helps to connect travelers from State Route 410 -- and Chinook Pass when it's open -- to White Pass. Drivers can access US 12 from State Route 410 via State Route 123.

According to WSDOT, the 4,675-foot-high pass is about five miles west of the Chinook Pass summit.

However, due to heavy snow this year, Chinook Pass remains closed through the Memorial Day weekend. There is no scheduled opening date for Chinook Pass though WSDOT reports that crews are close to clearing the summit area and expect to make good progress next week.

WSDOT reports a current snow depth of 18 to 20 feet at the pass, with total accumulation this season about 700 inches.

For more information on both passes: Cayuse | Chinook