From the US Forest Service Duluth, Minnesota March 25, 2009
Winter Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions on Forest Roads
Freezing rain and continued cold temperatures are creating hazardous conditions on forest roads in the eastern portion of the Superior National Forest. Ice-laden trees leaning over roads and in many cases blocking roads or reducing traffic down to one lane have created driving hazards.
Although most of the main roads are open and in fair condition, many side roads remained impassable as of Wednesday morning. Power outages have occurred in parts of Cook and Lake Counties.
In light of slippery conditions, motorists are urged to use caution when traveling forest roads. Power company and road crews are out in force and may be encountered along road right-a-ways. Forest Service crews are currently focused on assessing road conditions and road clearing.
An assessment of trail conditions will occur after completion of road assessments. It is expected that trails in the lower portion of Cook and Lake Counties will be impassable. This is the time of year when grooming of ski and snowmobile trails is normally discontinued due to snow melt.
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