Jerry
Username: Jerry
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 8:05 am: | |
NOAA is announcing the possiblity of low snow this weekend so Badger Pass may be opening soon 
The NPS has this to say about winter conditions:
Allow enough time. Get an early start, and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Park roads, the Merced Canyon (Hwy 140), the Wawona Road (Hwy 41) and the Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120) can be very icy, especially during December and January when the sun is at its southern-most point in the sky.
Slow down, a posted speed of 35 mph may be safe in dry, warm weather, but may be an invitation for trouble on snow and ice. Snow and ice make stopping distances much longer, so keep your seat belt buckled and leave more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, especially when approaching a stop sign (i.e., Sentinel Bridge). Bridge decks and shady spots can be icy when other areas are not. Remember to avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes.
Chain Control Areas: The speed limit on park roads, in chain control areas, is 25 mph. Signs (black with white lettering) are posted at the start of chain control areas and supersedes all higher limit signs (White with black lettering). The law requires that you drive the speed that is safe for the current road conditions, which may mean driving slower than the posted 25 mph.
Wait until you see the “End Chain Control” sign before removing your chains, then use a safe area to pull all the way off the road before stopping to remove them. Drive Safely!
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