Due to significant snow and rain in the forecast, the North Cascades Highway is scheduled to close temporarily at 5 p.m. on Thursday, with no estimated time to reopen.

The temporary closure will be on SR 20 between Ross Dam Trailhead at milepost 134 on the west side and Silver Star gate at milepost 171 on the east side, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced.

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