Logan Pass due to open Friday afternoon

by The Daily Inter Lake
| June 20, 2013 2:57 PM

All 50 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park are anticipated to be open to vehicle travel by Friday afternoon — weather dependent.

Weather forecasts call for rain showers, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and possible snow, according to a news release from Glacier Park.

As of Thursday afternoon, snow was falling at the higher elevations and approximately one inch of slush was on the road.

The temperature at Oberlin Bend, just west of Logan Pass, was 30 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday afternoon.

Crews were working to remove mud and rock debris from the road and prepare for public access. Visitors are encouraged to drive with care.

The Logan Pass Visitor Center is expected to open Saturday, June 22, but hours of operation may be limited.

Restroom facilities are available at Logan Pass and potable water will be available Friday. Visitors are reminded that conditions are still winter-like at Logan Pass and inclement weather is expected over the weekend.

Exercise caution when walking on snow and be alert of possible collapsible snow and falling snow or rock debris.