Harsh winter weather keeps Hurricane Ridge Road closed

If you plan on visiting Hurricane Ridge this winter, officials with Olympic National Park say you should call ahead.

Officials said Hurricane Ridge Road remained closed Sunday because of poor road and weather conditions.

There was low to no visibility on the upper road.

Park officials said the 17 miles of road presents unique challenges, especially during the winter.

Among the challenges are: drastic elevation change, numerous avalanche paths that cross the road, and exposure to different aspects as the road winds up to 5,250 feet. Often conditions near the top are dramatically different from Port Angeles.

For information, visitors can call 360-565-3130.

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Hurricane Ridge Road remained closed today due to poor road and weather conditions, particularly low to no visibility on the upper road. The 17 miles of this road present unique challenges, especially in the winter. Among these challenges are: drastic elevation change, numerous avalanche paths that cross the road, and exposure to different aspects as the road winds up to 5250’. Often conditions near the top are dramatically different from what we see in Port Angeles. Today was one of those days. If you plan to visit Hurricane Ridge this winter, call ahead (360) 565-3131 to check the latest road report and conditions. ❄❄❄ 📍Hurricane Ridge is in the ancestral homeland of the Klallam/S'Klallam people.

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