NEW UPDATE: The North Cascades Highway’s winter closure gates swing closed at 8 p.m. tonight, November 15th, in advance of forecast heavy snow storms over the next several days. Road conditions, avalanche danger and weather forecasts for Thanksgiving week will be reassessed on Monday to determine if SR 20 can be reopened. The National Weather Service is predicting up to 22 inches of snow by Thursday morning with more fronts bringing more snow through the weekend.

The question is, will they plow a few more times before  permanently closing it for the season? I place my bet on no.