Last Update: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:30 am

Road Status:  Closed

The road is closed Monday through Thursday during the winter season. Weather permitting the road is scheduled to be open Friday through Sunday 9am to dusk. 

Weather:  22 degrees, cloudy, low visibility, calm winds.

See Automated Weather Station

Avalanche Danger:   Moderate below 6,000 feet.

New Snow:  N/A

Snow Depth:  Approximately 78 inches currently reported by the automated snow sensor.

Ski Lift Status:  Closed

Sledding: Closed

Only for children 8 and younger. There is no adult sledding area.

• The Small Children's Snowplay Area, for children 8 and younger, is located just west of the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. (Open as conditions allow.)

The Sunrise snowplay area has been closed due to hazards associated with the site.  These include:

• the site's location next to the road, which has led to children and adults actually sliding into the road;
• the lack of parking has resulted in both vehicles and pedestrians using the road's travel lanes for parking and walking, creating extremely hazardous conditions during the icy and snowy winter months. 
• plowing and sanding operations are impossible when people and vehicles are along or in the road.

• The road may close with short notice due to severe weather, unsafe road conditions or a full parking lot.
• All vehicles traveling to Hurricane Ridge in winter are required to carry tire chains. 
• Rental Shop/Snack Bar:
  Open 10 to 4 weekends through March 28.

Current Weather Conditions
(Links to data from the Hurricane Ridge Weather Station and the Waterhole SNOTEL site.)

Detailed Weather Forecast
(Links to current National Weather Service forecast for Hurricane Ridge area.)