Over the Soon to Close North Cascade Highway

Given the late date, it was nice to be able to cross the Cascades Range via Washington Pass and Rainy Pass on the North Cascades Highway. It is a rather quiet route this time of year.

 Other than a skiff of snow on Washington Pass, there was no snow on the road. However, cold air flowing down Granite Creek and Ruby Creek had caused a bit of thin ice covering for about 15 miles, but also provided lovely flocked trees along the valley bottoms.

Coming storm systems should quickly close the road for the season. Probably would not be an advisable route for Turkey Day travelers.