Ahh...mtn passes opening up this weekend

[kwells]

Independence pass and Mt. Evans opened up today.  Was up on Rt. 103 and there is still snow a couple feet deep on the side of the road. Didnt go up to the peak of Mt. Evans though but I cant imagine the snow getting less deep as you go up. 

[h2olawyer]

Actually, as you get above timberline, much of the snow gets blown off the peaks.  You will find some very deep drifts, though.  I was over Trail Ridge Road once a couple days after they opened it.  Many places had no snow at all, while other spots had 20 - 25 foot drifts.  Sounds like about a normal year as far as getting roads open.

H₂O

[inanecathode]

Which road is trail ridge road by the way?

[kwells]

Trail Ridge connects the 2 sides of Rocky mountain National Park. 

[inanecathode]

Ah ok