Overall, the road is in pretty good conditions with the odd pothole here and there but should be traveled with caution. The temperatures are getting low enough to create a predominantly hard frozen running surface with patches of snow/ice in the shadows. Report from Stibnite Oct 29th: Following the end of the year grading, we’ve had a little rain & snow creating some muddy conditions.
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.
Last report Saturday (Oct 26) going in with high clearance 4×4 required chains over the top, “was not easy”. Profile Creek Road: Travel at your own risk. Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet Reports that the road has pot holes between YP and the dump. Wednesday (Nov 27) mail truck driver (Ray) said there about an inch of new snow at Landmark. Johnson Creek Road: Still open but travel at your own risk. Sunday (Nov 10) a truck slid off the road into the river near MP 15, slow down and watch for ice.ĮFSF Road: Last report Tuesday (Nov 19) Watch for rocks in the road, so far they are small and easy to get around, otherwise the road is still in good shape.
Monday (Nov 11) report that a low clearance car might have trouble with that deep icy rut, about halfway out the South Fork road. There will be black ice from Warm Lake road to milepost 7 at night and early morning.” – LI Tuesday (Nov 12) “South Fork is bare except for BAD ICE FLOW with deep rut about milepost 14. Wed (Nov 13) A report that a truck and trailer slid off at the icy spot and was pulled out. Tuesday (Nov 19) lots of small rocks on the road this morning- east Fork and South Fork all can be negotiated so far. Link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′ (sort of working) Warm Lake Highway: Wednesday (Nov 27) mail truck driver (Ray) reports an inch of new snow at Big Creek summit. Yellow Pine Webcam: (check date on image) Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN. Yellow Pine: A trace of snow fell in Yellow Pine on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Be prepared for snow/ice, rocks and trees in the road and remember there is no cell phone service.
High elevation roads may have several inches of snow. Conditions change very quickly this time of year. Photo courtesy Nancy Bellman – November 10th Watch for a bad icy spot about halfway down the South Fork road, there has been 2 wrecks and several near misses.
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