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Olympic Hot Springs Road Closed
The Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to public entry beyond the Altair Campground during removal of the Glines Canyon Dam. Olympic Hot Springs is not accessible from the Elwha.
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Elwha River Closures
Boating is prohibited on the Elwha River between Upper Lake Mills Trail to Altair Campground.
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Changes to Visitor Services Due to Sequestration
Due to mandatory, across the board budget cuts, some visitor services at Olympic National Park have changed. See the Plan Your Visit section for more information.
Hurricane Ridge Current Conditions
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Ridge Road Status: Daily updates of this web page have been completed for the season. Hurricane Ridge Road is now open daily, weather, road conditions and staffing permitting. Please call (360) 565-3131 for current weather and road information. Gift Shop/Snack Bar/Rental Shop: OPEN weekends Small Children's Sliding Area (ages 8 & under): Hurricane Ridge Ski, Snowboard and Tubing Area: Closed for the season Weather: See Automated Weather Station and Webcam Current Weather Conditions Detailed Weather Forecast
Hurricane Ridge Lodge on 3.16.12
NPS Dave Turner
Rotary plow at east end of parking lot 3.16.12
NPS Dave Turner
Avalanche on upper slope of "near face" in poma bowl area, Hurricane Ridge, February 19, 2012
NPS photo by Nicole Bernard
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Did You Know?
Although related to other marmots and groundhogs of North America, the Olympic marmot is unique. An endemic species, it is found only in the Olympic Mountains. Visitors to the high country of Olympic National Park may be lucky enough to encounter a marmot sunning itself near its burrow.