Sheet ice near the top of blackwater road. On the way up on Thursday it was packed snow (easily passable). The way down on Saturday was quite frightening. With high temps it is likely all melted now.
Road in good condition. Mix of compact snow and ice on upper half turning to slush depending on temperatures. Any vehicle could drive the road. May need traction devices such as chains.
Road Conditions
Unknown
- Road condition is unknown
Good Condition
- Road is 2WD driveable in most cases or easily driven in a 4WD.
Somewhat Degraded
- Road has rough spots, water bars or moderate washouts and may require high-clearance 4WD
Heavily Degraded
- Road requires high clearance 4WD. There may be challenging washouts, dangerous sections or exceptionally deep water bars.
Impassable
- Road is impassable or requires highly specialized vehicles to drive
Note that gates, avalanches and snow lines should not qualify a road as impassible.