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Lookout Pass conditions

I-90 · 4,725 ft

Looks good

Lookout Pass right now: open, 44°F, cloudy.

  • Open
  • 44°F
  • Cloudy
ITD report, updated 13 h ago

Dry (Wallace/Montana Line (Lookout Pass) from MP 62 to MP 74)

44°F · Cloudy

Chains today: Nothing required now for any vehicle

What's a traction tire? Our reading of the state's rule. Signs on the road always come first. Idaho 511 road conditions

I-90 Lookout Pass, view 1

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I-90 Lookout Pass, view 2

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I-90 Lookout Pass, view 3

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This season

Since we started on Oct 13: chains required on 0 days, closed on 0 days, traction tires on 0 days.

The last 30 days, worst report of each day: closed chains traction tires open no report

If Lookout Pass closes

Plan a drive: when a pass on the way is closed, the drive goes over an open one instead and says so.

Questions

Is Lookout Pass open right now?

Yes. ITD reports: Open (updated 13 h ago).

Do I need chains on Lookout Pass?

Today: car (2wd): nothing required now; awd or 4wd: nothing required now; towing or over 10,000 lb: nothing required now. Rules change with the weather, often within an hour, so look again before you leave.

How high is Lookout Pass?

4,725 feet, on I-90, connecting Wallace and Mullan to St. Regis and Missoula, Montana.

What if Lookout Pass closes?

The nearest other ways across are Lolo Pass (US 12), Fourth of July Pass (I-90), Lewiston Hill (US 95) or White Bird Hill (US 95). Check their status above before you change your plans: storms often close more than one.