With low snow depths and additional help from Cal-trans, road clearing has commenced rather quick. Clearing operations began from Manzanita Lake on March 24 with an opening to Devastated Area shortly after. Road clearing beyond Devastated Area is continuing and plows have reached Kings Creek. From the southwest entrance, road clearing began April 2, after a storm brought 3 feet of much needed fresh snow. In just a week's time, plows have reached Lake Helen; the 10 to 12 feet of snow there will slow the plows somewhat. There is not yet an anticipated road opening date; many more preparations will need to be accomplished prior to road opening.
If you will be walking or bike riding the plowed sections, plese keep in mind a few safety notes:
- Watch for plow operators, make sure they see you before approaching
- Watch for falling rocks; as snow melts from the slopes, rocks come loose and tumble nto the road.
- Stay clear of berms created by the plows, they can be unstable.
- Ice on the cleared road can be present especially in the morning.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/12/2014 01:01PM by eeek.
