01-29-2014, 04:05 PM
Carey - it can't do any harm, but the last few winters have been unusually dry and compared to the snow falls we used to get a few years ago this isn't that big, although it's the biggest in two or three years I think. Because there have been so many dry winters I don't think this will help too much on its own, but we will see. Kapahololo - I'd be surprised if the road opens this week, especially given the forecast. The weekend might be possible if no more significant snow falls. Next week is a much better bet (but the forecast isn't good for then either). We did get a crew up there briefly this evening for a short while (winter equipped 4WD) and they ended up rescuing a poorly-equipped hiker above 12,000 feet. What they were doing there I have no idea, but have a feeling our crew saved a life this evening.