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Be Prepared! 
Winter Road Conditions 
 

Beginning November 1, all trucks must carry chains over mountain passes. All vehicles must carry chains inside Mount Rainier National Park.

 

Cayuse Pass and Chinook Pass remain open. Typically, these passes close mid-November to early December.

 

White Pass is open year-round.  

 

Skate Creek Road remains open.

 

Forest Service Road 25 and 99 remain open to Windy Ridge until closed by snowfall.
The White Pass Scenic Byway is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving Lewis County. The White Pass Scenic Byway was created for the purpose of public education and promotion of the byway's natural and cultural resources as well as enhancing the assets and resources located along the byway.  

The White Pass Scenic Byway (US Hwy 12) from I-5 to Naches is an exceptional journey, offering travelers experiences of wildlife, outstanding scenic and natural landscapes, and unlimited outdoor recreation. The location between Mt. Rainier National Park and Mt. St. Helens National Monument and Mt. Adams is a premier recreation destination. 

Winter is on Its Way!

Find your cozy winter retreat and spend time with family and friends in the mountains.  It's that authentic winter experience we all dream about. 

Choose a vacation home for a family reunion or find a moderately priced hotel with breakfast, fireplaces and all the comforts  after a day on the slopes. Check out a  variety of lodging options   along the byway and find plenty of winter fun . 

Find Your Christmas Tree in the 
National Forest

Permits are now available to cut a Christmas tree from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Remember! All fourth-grade students are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit as part of the Every Kid in a Park Initiative.   

Permits are available at the following locations:
  • Cowlitz Valley Ranger District in Randle (weekdays only)
  • Blanton's Market in Packwood
  • Fischer's Market in Randle
  • Randle One-Stop            
  • Rimrock Grocery Store (weekends only)
Find more information about obtaining and using a Christmas tree permit.

Winter Happenings Along the Byway
 
Nov 18 - December: Poinsettia Extravaganza at DeGoedes Bulb Farm
Nov 19 - Dec 30: THE POLAR EXPRESSTM at the Mt. Rainier Railroad & Museum
Nov 21: Adventures of a Forest Patrol Deputy at the White Pass Country Museum, Packwood
Dec 2, 3, 9 & 10: The Story of the Nutcracker at Morton's Roxy Theater
Dec 2 - 3: Mossyrock Look-a-rama
Dec 3: Brews & Brats & Boards at White Pass Ski Area's Day Lodge
Dec 7 - 10: Morton's Festival of Trees
Dec 10: Christmas in the Mountains in Morton
Dec 10: Ski & Snowboard Auction at White Pass Ski Area
Dec 17 - 18: Kids Clinic at White Pass Ski Area
Dec 31 - Jan 1: Kids Clinic at White Pass Ski Area