Heavy Rains Cause Damage To Roads, Trails In National Forest

The heavy rains brought by this week's atmospheric river over the Cascade Mountains in Washington State have created a number of issues in the National Forest.

NATIONAL FOREST VISITORS SHOULD BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS

Hazardous conditions are currently present on many of the roads and trails in the National Forest, including flooding, mud and debris slides, and downed trees.

Spokesperson Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says crews are working to assess the damages and people should postpone any travel into the forest until they can be completed.

"Forest roads are very questionable and likely to be damaged due to down trees, washouts, or debris flows. Getting stuck behind water, fallen trees and washouts is a possibility and people need to be prepared for emergency