The road to Artist point will be opened for the season today Friday, July 18.
Road crews have been working this month to clear up to 20 feet of snow from the final few miles so people can get to the end of the road and the beautiful views and hiking trials that are available there. Artist point is 5400 feet of elevation and provides some spectacular views of Mt Baker and Mt Shuksan. It is covered in snow most of the year and has been closed since Friday, Sept. 28, 2007.
The annual effort to clear snow from the last 2.7-mile's of the highway started June 23, after a delaye of one week, by a snow storm. Snow depth ranged from 6 feet at the start of the road clearing project to more than 20 feet at the end, with an average depth of approxiamately 17 feet.
Michael, it's hot and muggy with a "Code Red" alert that means don't breath the air! It's hard to imagine anywhere in the country where they are clearing 20 feet of snow!
Michael,
Ship some of that snow down to the lower states. I think we could all use some.
terrific images. almost all snow caps here are gone now. and all roads are open. hope you have been well.
cheers
Nice job Michael. Plus, by drawing out the comments, we find out how lucky we have it.