Lassen Volcanic National Park has closed Highway 89 to vehicle traffic between the Devastated Area on the northwest side and the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center on the southwest side due to significant snowfall. This section of road will remain closed at least overnight, with park staff monitoring conditions to determine if and when it will be safe to reopen. However, with more snow predicted through the weekend, the closure may be extended.
This road closure marks the start of Lassen’s winter season, a familiar shift as the park’s main route traditionally closes each year with the arrival of deep snow, reopening only in late spring or early summer. During these winter months, drivers should be aware that there is no through-route across the park.
For those planning a Halloween weekend visit, remember to check road closures and current conditions on the park’s website: Lassen Volcanic National Park Conditions. This snowfall may not be a Halloween trick, but it’s a sure sign that winter has returned to the mountains.
