January 7:
Strong winds in the past week has wreaked havoc on the trails. Many trees and branches fell onto the trails. Over 120 trees have been cleared so far. Winds have created large snow drifts, variable wind crusts, pockets of deep soft snow and bare areas. Travel is especially difficult on ridge tops and open areas. Snow packing will be happening on various trails over the next few days, so check the individual trail conditions for updates.