Glacier National Park plow crews made good progress last week, clearing the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side of the Park from Lake McDonald Lodge to beyond Red Rocks.

Hikers and bikers can use the full length of the plowed section when crews aren’t working. Last weekend, a number of visitors biked to Avalanche Creek and beyond. The road has a few icy patches but is mostly clear.

Hikers also reported the trail to Avalanche Lake has about 15 inches of snow and could be easily negotiated with snowshoes, although the snow is icy.

When plow crews are working, the road closure is currently at Avalanche Creek 5.5 miles up the road from the gate at the Lodge.

Crews could get beyond Logan Creek this week as they head toward Packer’s Roost and The Loop.

On the east side, crews are working in the Many Glacier Valley. The Sun Road on the east side is gated at St. Mary. On the west side, it’s gated at Lake McDonald Lodge.

For more updates, visit online at www.nps.gov/glac.