NF23 melt out?

[alpine et]

I know as of end of April that the road was still closed due to snow

 

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=72029

 

but was curious when this road typically opens? Or when those familiar with the area think it might open this year? Seems the melt is on early this year...

 

the closest SNOTEL site seems to be this one at Potato Hill

 

http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=702&state=wa

 

which is still showing about 3'.

 

Hoping this might clear up by mid-June... will watch that snotel site, but curious if any locals had good info?

 

thanks

Erik

[Good2Go]

Mid June would be early-ish for it to be open IME. It's definitely the fastest way to go to Trout Lake though.