They're protecting their buddies.

If you don’t have chains or experience it is a bad move, especially in a Tesla

Invest in chains to because things can change and if WSDOT calls for chains you'll need them. This year's weather has been crazy and more weather events are heading into west coast.

The scariest part of the drive from Pullman to the west side is often before the pass. If the pass is open, there’s a good chance you can get in the tracks of some semi and plod along at 35 pretty safely. But between Pullman and Ellensburg can get super dodgy. I’d pay attention to that forecast and possibly reroute to Spokane first so you can take I-90 all the way to Seattle.

So we are not supposed to act until THEY say we can? THEY do not have a plan to defend our Substations but expect us to Spy, then report it? lol Last time I called the " Good Guys" for help they told me to file a report online... lol I was watching a crime take place!! and was expected to not help the victim but instead navigate their clunky website.... What a Joke. a few Months ago I just started dealing with things WAY differently... I just respond like a Human and take care of it myself... lol Thanks Cops, Maybe instead of living at Starbucks you could DO YOUR JOB!!!

Hi, check out the following link for up to date road info.. wsdot.wa gov. Good Luck.

This is a great little road trip. My only addition is that even the crazy busy areas like Sunrise and Paradise are easy go access if you arrive early. Which is usually before 830am. That's not that hard to do, even if leaving from Seattle (means leaving around 6am).

We live just a bit NE of downtown Redmond. Had some brief wind while eating supper yesterday and that was it. I just looked at the PSE outage map. Largest area where the power is out is along I-90 from Preston going east.

35 is not a high wind. I’d let your friend know that there is occasionally much higher wind than that, annually for sure.

Sounding a little crazy outside in Spokane. Reminds me of the fall/winter windstorms the westside would have. Hoping the power doesn’t go out.

I can’t second this enough “get Destination Highways” & if your in BC they have a edition for BC as well. Great books.

Also try going up to mt baker mid summer.

I also don't particularly recommend the Rain Forest Village Resort. It was kinda shabby. I would suggest looking into vrbo. For only slightly more than a cabin/hotel you can rent an entire house, often on a decent amount of land. There is also the Lake Quinault Lodge, which is a more upscale standard sort of hotel. Also, if you're planning on eating in, you'll want to stock up before heading to the Lake Quinault area since the nearest grocery store is an hour away. Internet is also spotty throughout the entire area, so download any maps you'll want to use before heading out (and maybe some movies). I will also highly recommend the Maple Glade Rain Forest Trail. It is like walking through a fairy tale. Also taking the scenic drive around the lake, starting at the south side of the lake. Just be aware that after a point the road turns to gravel, and the return trip on the north side of the lake (Northshore Rd) is also gravel for a good stretch, and only one lane for quite a bit, through a fairly spooky and not super exciting stretch. Also, when we were there, December 16th-20th, the only restaurant that served lunch was a bit away in Amanda Park, so that is something to take into consideration. Not sure what it is like other times of the year.

Drove from Vancouver to seaside today and trees were coming down all over hwy 26. We got stuck at mile post 18 because the road was closed going west due to a triple fatality and then in the time it took us to turn around a tree came down behind us. Took almost eight hours instead of two.

North cascade loop is my favorite. It has everything a biker could want.

I've been all over that park. That time of year, you're missing the reflective lakes and most of the wildlife. You're getting snow and a big beautiful mountain.

But if you're only going to spend a few days in April at a Washington national park, it's gotta be the Olympics. It's four times the size, and in full bloom that time of year.

Wow thanks for the lengthy detail! Will be looking into all of this!

I'm in University Place and we were getting blown all over the place while walking to the store lol

There are a ton of good roads in WA and also next door in ID and MT. And a lot of places to avoid. If you have time to shop around for a used copy of Destination Highways that's pretty much all you need. It is the bible of every fun, twisty, scenic road in the state.

For some starters, Highway 9 around Lake McMurray is excellent. Fun side diversions are Mosquito Lake Road, Lake Cavanaugh Road, and Lake Whatcom Road.

You could take 9 south from Sumas, then at Sedro Wooley, instead of turning east on Highway 20 go a bit farther, then turn east (left) on S. Skagit Highway. It follows the river east like 20, but is way more fun with a couple downhill decreasing-radius corners that will thrill you, or scare you.

At the junction with Concrete/Sauk valley turn left, join Highway 20, and continue on to Winthrop for a late lunch/early dinner. Spend the night in Winthrop, then take 97 South to the junction with US 2 and back west across Stevens Pass. It's an easy 2-day trip, but can be done in one if you get an early start and have an iron butt.

Try to do that on a weekday, the weekend traffic is abysmal.

Got time to head farther south? Get down to a tiny town called Randle, then take Forest Service Road 25 (FS-25) south up the southern side of Mt. St. Helens. It hugs the side of the mountain and while the road is in terrible shape due to constant slides and washouts, the scenery and the twisties will be worth it. It's a one-way trip, so you go in and backtrack out (Google Maps is wrong btw). This is also a one-day trip but will be a tiring push to get back home. A little BnB in or near Randle would make this an easy 2-day trip.

Gonna stay in or near Seattle? Take a ferry across Puget Sound to Kingston, then head west on 104. Just after Hood Canal it turns into 101, and don't miss the turnoff for Thorndyke Road, and Dabob Bay road. Go all the way to Port Angeles, stop for lunch at a seafood restaurant, then go just outside town and take a right on Black Diamond road. Like a Black Diamond ski run, it'll twist and turn so much you'll forget which way you're going. Turn right when you get back to 101 and head back to PA, but turn left at the next junction and take 113 out thru Joyce to Sekiu then Sappho. It's way less traveled than 101, has way less enforcement, and twists and turns its way up the cliffs along the Straits with killer views.

It's an easy one-day trip but will take all day, especially considering the ferry rides. But after a long day in the saddle, an evening ferry ride back into town is a great way to conclude a ride. Get on the 10:10am boat if you plan to do this in one day.

Want some more fun roads in the south Snohomish/north King County area? Ben Howard Rd, Jordan Rd, OK Mill Rd, Carnation Valley, Redmond-Fall City, Ames Lake, and a few others are easy lunch rides. There's a group of riders who leave Microsoft's Redmond Campus every Friday for a lunch ride out to Carnation and afaik they still allow outsiders to join them. Be warned, their average pace borders on insanely illegal.

And ignore everyone who suggests Chuckanut Drive, it's a clusterfuck infested with RV's and slow-moving cagers terrified of corners. You won't have any fun.

If you're willing to go east, crossing into the US at Paterson puts you on Highway 25, which is absolutely worth doing. When you get to Kettle Falls switch to 395 and follow it south to Spokane. Or stay on 395 to Fruitland and pick up US 2 west back to Seattle. It's kind of boring but the scenery through the coulees is amazing. Spend the night in Leavenworth if you want to break it up into a couple of days.

If you have the time, there are some great roads out around Hood Canal that are also a long but do-able one-day trip from Seattle. Best done during the week rather than on the weekend.

The old cabins are great, but not the old saggy mattresses. At least the ones in the Colonel Bob cabin when we stayed there some time ago.

But you can't beat the location. It is magical.

This is what I came to say, fantastic rides. I do them at least once a year if not more.

Yep. If you want to get a spot at ONP, you have to leave at 0 dark 30, on a weekday —and when you land a place, keep it. Because you won’t find jackshit if you try to head out after work on a Friday afternoon.

There are some campgrounds at that elevation that are completely snowed in and inaccessible as late as June/July. Oh and bring bug spray. The flies and mosquitoes are brutal. Last time we hiked Grand Park the three of us blew through 6 cans of OFF! and still came out looking like we contracted Chicken Pox.

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Highly doubtful the Ashford area will have several feet of snow in April. At that elevation, about 1,700 feet, most snow will have melted by then

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