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Redshirt Lake

This is a blog for users of Redshirt Lake to keep all informed of trail and lake conditions in all seasons. During the winter, blog your recent trip by snomachine or plane to let others know of trail or lake conditions. In the summer, keep others up to date on bear activity and other news.

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Location: Alaska, United States

Friday, December 15, 2006


Oh where, oh where, have the snowflakes gone? Oh where oh where can they be?

Willow Recreation conditions as of Friday, December 15th:

Temperatures have been colder this week In Willow but we have not had
any significant new snow fall. Last Saturday about an inch of wet snow
fell in the area; snowpack remains around 11-12". Currently it is 6
below and forecast is calling for only a chance of snow in the next
several days. Nancy Lake and Willow Creek State Recreation areas remain
closed to snow vehicle operation as we still do not have a minimum
snowpack of 18” to protect underlying vegetation. Ice thickness on
tested lakes is 10 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 closed to highway
vehicles. The winter trailhead parking lot, Public Use Cabin lot, and
the first 2.2 miles of Nancy Lake Parkway are lightly snow-covered but
in good winter driving condition. Day Use Fees are in effect at Nancy
Lake Recreation Area. The Parkway Loop ski trail has been groomed; Jano
Pond loop machine-packed; and Rhein Lake Loop is yet to be broken in.
Backcountry skiing should be fair to good.

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

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