Thanksgiving weekend travel charts - I-90 North Bend to Cle Elum

Thanksgiving weekend travel charts showing when I-90 North Bend to Cle Elum is expected to be the most congested to help plan your travel.

Reading the charts

The colors

WSDOT traffic analysts looked at how many cars were on the road past Thanksgiving weekends. Based on this historical data, the graphs shows how many cars (vertical axis) we project to be on the road each hour (horizontal axis) for Thanksgiving weekend 2023. As the graphs turn from green to yellow, drivers can expect some congestion. During the red hours, traffic analysts predict travel will reach roadway capacity. Once a roadway reaches capacity, any small incident can cause significant backups.

The black line

The black line running from left to right shows typical traffic. This gives drivers more information on how the Thanksgiving 2023 holiday weekend travel may relate to a typical weekend.

Eastbound

Wednesday, November 22

A travel chart for Nov. 22, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a traffic high between 11am to 5pm.

Thursday, November 23

A travel chart for Nov. 23, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a traffic high at 10am.

Friday, November 24

A travel chart for Nov. 24, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a moderate traffic high between 8am to 4pm.

Saturday, November 25

A travel chart for Nov. 25, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a moderate traffic high between 11am to 1pm.

Sunday, November 26

A travel chart for Nov. 26, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a traffic high between 11am to 3pm.

Monday, November 27

A travel chart for Nov. 27, 2023 on I90 eastbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a moderate traffic high between 10am to 12pm.

Westbound

Wednesday, November 22

A travel chart for Nov. 22, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a traffic high between 1 - 2 pm..

Thursday, November 23

A travel chart for Nov. 22, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a  moderate traffic high between 10 am to noon.

Friday, November 24

A travel chart for Nov. 24, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a  moderate traffic high between 10 am to 4pm.

Saturday, November 25

A travel chart for Nov. 25, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a traffic high between 10 am to 4pm..

Sunday, November 26

A travel chart for Nov. 22, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a  traffic high between 11 am to 5pm.

Monday, November 27

A travel chart for Nov. 27, 2023 on I90 westbound between Northbend and Cle Elum showing a  moderate traffic high between 11 am to 2pm.

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.