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The Official Mount Rainier National Park Twitter Feed!
Mount Rainier National Park
Joined June 2011
Fact Check: There is no “tremor” occurring at Mt. Rainier. Always check credible sources like USGS and PNSN for information about volcanoes. The station STAR is temporarily impacted by ice buildup causing communication problems resulting in an odd, but non-volcanic signal.
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Until further notice, the Carter Falls Trail is closed. The log footbridge over the Nisqually River was dislodged during the weekend, and there is currently no safe way to cross the river. This closure will remain in place until trail crews return in spring.
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❄️ Starting Friday, October 31, the Longmire gate to Paradise will close nightly at 4 PM and reopen as conditions allow. These closures help ensure safe snow removal and road operations. Learn more: https://t.co/jAJWBL9iMJ
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🚧 State Routes 410 (Chinook Pass) and 123 (Cayuse Pass) will also close for the season at 10 a.m. Fri, Oct. 24, due to snow and deteriorating conditions. More info from @WSDOT: https://t.co/aq3IY7eQ0O
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❄️ A winter storm could bring up to 3 feet of snow this weekend down to 3,000 ft. Mount Rainier National Park will begin nightly gate closures at Longmire at 4 p.m. starting Fri, Oct. 24. The gate will reopen daily to Paradise as conditions allow. Tire chains may be required.
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There are no known safety concerns for visitors, staff, or adjacent communities related to the increased earthquake activity @MountRainierNPS summit. The alert level for Mount Rainier remains at GREEN/NORMAL. For updated information, visit USGS:Â https://t.co/G6qOyB9fah
CVO Mount Rainier GREEN/NORMAL - An earthquake swarm is currently occuring at Mount Rainier. The largest earthquake thus far is a magnitude 1.7.
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Parkwide fire ban goes into effect June 10: Fire ban includes all developed campgrounds, including White River & Cougar Rock. Ohanapecosh closed for construction. News Release: https://t.co/xKqFfkkZqZ
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Planning to visit Sunrise @MountRainierNPS this summer? Timed entry reservations for the Sunrise Corridor in August open June 6 at 8 am PT. Go to https://t.co/JZLd7EFuy9 to create your account. More info: https://t.co/WEdOZRmGr1
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Planning to visit Sunrise @MountRainierNPS this summer? Timed entry reservations for the Sunrise Corridor open May 16 at 8 am PT. Go to https://t.co/JZLd7EEWIB to create your account. More info: https://t.co/WEdOZRm8Bt
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Reopening date for SR 410/Chinook and SR 123/Cayuse passes Friday AM, May 23. More info on Memorial Day travel https://t.co/ZuRh2mcQsx DON'T FORGET It's a remote area with few services & limited cell reception.
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Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on proposed Paradise wastewater collection system and treatment plant rehabilitation project, news release: https://t.co/YI7x7V8kFK
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No access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake until further notice while SR165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed outside of the park.
The 103-year-old Fairfax Bridge is closed. Inspection revealed new deterioration of steel supports on the structure. Further analysis is planned in the coming weeks. Until those are final, the bridge is closed as a safety precaution. Read the news release: https://t.co/dqWLNuYf7l
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Mount Rainier National Park urges visitors to be prepared for winter weather- park staff conducted multiple March search and rescue operations in challenging conditions. News Release: https://t.co/qQx4UfXYMk NPS Photos
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Mount Rainier National Park implements new wilderness permit fee structure, news release: https://t.co/NiQrbkiXsM
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Mount Rainier National Park seeks properties to lease: Houses and trailer pads needed for spring through fall, 2025. News Release: https://t.co/MR5umiS7Fa
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Mount Rainier National Park announces 2025 construction projects: Construction will temporarily close a section of State Route 123 along the park's eastern boundary and the Ohanapecosh Campground in the southeast corner of the park. News Release: https://t.co/ReTrq4MUuw
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect from 4 pm Tues 11/19 to 10 am Wed 11/20, for elevations above 2,500 ft, including Longmire & Paradise @MountRainierNPS. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, with 4-12 in of snow & wind gusting to 60 mph: https://t.co/hua2L2adJA
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SR410/123 are closed for the season. NOTE: Recreation, including hiking/bicycling, is NOT allowed on the roadways this week through Friday while crews work on the road to finish closing it for the season.
It's official our neighbors on SR 410 Chinook and SR 123 Cayuse are closed for the season. They closed temporarily last week due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. Over the wknd, Chinook received over 2 feet at the summit. Both passes are closed until spring 2025.
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We ain't foolin! Our friends on SR 410 Chinook Pass & SR 123 Cayuse Pass will temporarily close at 12:30 p.m. due to a heavy snow forecast. This is for the safety of travelers due to adverse road conditions/avalanche risk. Crews will assess Nov. 4 to determine reopening.
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Mount Rainier National Park announces winter recreational access for 2024-25 season: Paradise Road open to vehicles Fridays through Mondays starting November 12. The road will be closed Tuesdays through Thursdays. News Release: https://t.co/5iMLyLyiXK
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