November 11, 2022 |
The Snowy Range Road closed for winter on Thursday.
Recent snows and winds in the high country has been producing significant drifting at the upper elevations of the scenic byway. The WYDOT crews in Laramie and Saratoga decided upcoming weather forecasts and current road conditions warranted closing the section of WYO 130 for the season.
Also known as the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, the 12-mile section of WYO 130 tops out at more than 10,800 ft. in elevation and closes annually each fall when lack of travel and deep snow accumulations make plowing the highway impractical.
The closure spans mile markers 36-48, from the Green Rock trailhead in the east to just above Ryan Park in the west.
This year’s closure comes one day before the November 11th closure date in 2021.
The seasonal closure will remain in place until crews can work to clear the accumulated snow in spring.
Pictured above: Snowy Range Pass. Photo courtesy WYDOT.
