Winter Storm Headed Towards Rocky Mountain National Park

I know a lot of people are itching to get to the park and do some spring hiking, but winter still rules in Rocky Mountain National Park. The park just posted this on their social media account:

#RMNP has a parkwide WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4-10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will make travel hazardous, especially mountains.

The park also posted this piece of information yesterday:

Temperatures are warming up and spring is in the air in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Continue to be prepared for snow covered trails. While snow is beginning to melt at lower elevations, most trails in the park are covered in snow. There are 62 inches of snow at Bear Lake. Planning to hike? It is recommended to pack both traction devices and snowshoes, as the snowpack on trails may vary.

Jeff
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