Blewett Pass back open after closing in both directions due to heavy snowfall
Oct 13, 2025, 10:30 AM | Updated: 1:45 pm
Traffic camera screenshot of milepost 163 on Blewett Pass. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
Blewett Pass, a mountain pass in the Wenatchee Mountains along US 97, was shut down in both directions Monday morning due to heavy snowfall. The pass has since reopened, as of 10:30 a.m.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the pass was closed by 6:30 a.m. Monday, with WSDOT citing snowfall, disabled semi-trucks, and collisions as reasons for the closure.
US 97 is closed both directions at MP 164 the summit of Blewett Pass due to heavy snowfall, disabled semis and collisions. There is no estimated time for reopening.
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) October 13, 2025
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported that multiple disabled semis are currently blocking the roadway.
Blewett pass is closed both directions due to multiple disabled semi’s blocking due to snow conditions.
— District 6 PIO (@wspd6pio) October 13, 2025
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