News from King County Department of Transportation
Release date: May 23, 2008

Snow still limiting road access in some areas of King County

As people head out this Memorial Day Weekend, the King County Road Services Division is warning that some roads in remote areas of unincorporated King County are still impassible due to snow, which will also limit access to some popular recreation areas.

This is particularly true around the town of Skykomish. In that area, upper portions of the Old Cascade Highway that connects Highway 2 to the Iron Goat Trail are blocked by up to two feet of snow. Money Creek Road, another popular access to hiking trails, is impassible about three miles west of Highway 2.

Heavy snowfall and winter storms have also damaged some backcountry roads and trails that are beyond the maintained county road system. Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts should check with the U.S. Forest Service, Washington State Parks, or local ranger stations about current conditions before entering remote areas.

People should also use extreme caution around local rivers, many of which are swollen with snowmelt.