Winter storm photos from Rocky Mountain National Park, February 3, 2012.
Early this morning we had received 16 inches of new snow at Bear Lake, elevation 9, 475 feet, and it was snowing at the rate of 1 to 2 inches an hour. A half inch of new snow was reported this morning at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center on the west side of the park.
Park roads are snowpacked and icy and good snow tires, 4WD vehicles and slow speeds are recommended. Temporary road closures may occur throughout this current heavy storm cycle. We have had two reported motor vehicle accidents in the park this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries. It continues to snow on the east side of the park, ranging from light to heavy.
Backcountry travelers should be mindful of elevated avalanche hazard conditions and check with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for current forecast information.
Visitors can call the park Information Office for updated road conditions – (970) 586-1206.
(Sent yesterday from Rocky Mountain National Park-Kyle)
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