It's GO TIME!!!

Hurray!!! The Park is open.... We won't be able to enjoy the fresh snow until next weekend so save some fresh powder for us. See you for the fireworks on New Years.

Marty

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Willow Recreation conditions as of Thursday, December 21st:

Good news.

Nancy Lake and Willow Creek State Recreation Areas have had significant
snowfall this week. New snow has increased the snowpack to about 18" and
we now have adequate snow on the ground to protect the underlying
vegetation. The Recreation Area will open to snowvehicle use on Friday
December 22nd. Ice thickness on tested lakes is 15 inches+, although
visitors are reminded thickness is inconsistent, especially near inlets,
outlets, and springs. Shallow overflow may now be present on some lakes.

The gate at mile 2.2 of the Nancy Lake Parkway is open for snowvehicle
use. No highway vehicles are permitted beyond the Winter Trailhead
parking lot. Day Use Fees are in effect at Nancy Lake Recreation
Area. The Parkway Loop and Rhein Lake ski trails will be groomed on
Friday, and Rhein Lake Loop is yet to be broken in. Backcountry skiing
is good with lots of new powder snow..

Willow Creek Parkway is maintained to the junction of Crystal Lake Road.