It seems like forever since we last saw snow fall in the Bridge River Valley! Spring is in full effect with very little snow left in the valley. If this warm weather keeps up it won’t be long until the Hurley is open to traffic. There is a big stretch of dirt at Hope Creek…
Road closed – landslide
UPDATE Feb 5 The Lillooet River FSR is now open! There is vehicle access to 8km parking lot at Railway Creek Bridge. From 5km to 6km ABSOLUTELY NO STOPPING. There are still rocks and debris rolling down from time to time. Signs are in place. Tuesday Feb 10th the road will be plowed past 17km…
Snow Update #11
Everyone has been wondering what conditions are like on the Hurley and now we know thanks to Ashley and his kids who made the trip over on the weekend & sent in a report. Temps were cold -16c and the road surface was frozen enough to drive a quad over. Over a metre of snow…
Snow Update #10 – Road Closed
Conditions on the Hurley have reached that point where you may or may not make it over! Travel is not recommended for most drivers and be prepared for self rescue if you do attempt to drive. Alternate access to the valley is via Lillooet and Road 40. Update: Heavy snow fell to the valley bottom…
Snow Update #9
Approx 10 inches of new snow has fallen at the Hurley summit since late last week. Conditions yesterday: There was snow most of the way heading from Goldbridge to 17 K going down the Pemberton side. The snow was sticky and traction was good at the time. Thanks to Jeff Browne for the latest update…
Snow Update #8
Approx 8 inches of new snow has fallen at the Hurley summit over the last few days. Thanks to Ray Mason from Totally Awesome Adventures for sending in this photo taken on Friday. There is a huge hole on one side of the bridge just before the Tenquille Branch that is very deep and filled…
Snow Update #7
Temperatures have been cold up on the Hurley & driving conditions are generally good with some icy sections up at the summit depending on the time of the day. Thanks to Noel Piper & Lisa Wagner for sending in a photo and also to Margaret & Bradley for sending in another photo. Please read the…
Snow Update #6
A small amount of snow fell up on the Hurley summit yesterday but it is still drivable with 4×4. View at the Summit at 3:23pm Sunday, November 9, 2014. Thanks to Margaret for the update & photo. Drivers should be prepared for all driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4 x4 and good tires are essential…
Snow Update #5
Conditions on the Hurley are wet after all that rain! Thanks to Phil & Sue who came over yesterday at 10.30am and took some photos and reported the following conditions at the summit. It was still raining up there late last night. Conditions on Thursday Nov 6 are still wet, warm & raining at the…
Snow Update #4
The Hurley is in great shape! On Saturday the road surface was bare with snow on the sides of the road only. Thanks to Debbie Demare for the update & photos taken on Saturday Nov 1st. The temp at the summit was -3c on Saturday morning. The Goat Mt Produce Stand is still open so…
Snow Update #3
It’s been raining on the Hurley and conditions are currently wet & warm in the valley. Photo below of the Hurley at Railway Pass, 4400 feet, Wed Oct 29, 4:30pm. Dirt the whole way. Thanks to Heather Roberts for the update & photo! Drivers should be prepared for all driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4…
Snow Update #2
Snow at the Hurley summit is about a foot deep. Thanks to Shane Roy who took this photo at 34km mark around 10 am this morning. It’s raining in the valley again tonight so more snow is probably falling on the Hurley. Drivers should be prepared for all driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4 x4…
Snow Update
There has been some snow on the Hurley and the road has seen lots of traffic. Photo below was taken this afternoon at the summit. Driving on dirt tracks the whole way. Drivers should be prepared for all driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4 x4 and good tires are essential for travel at this time…
Fall Update #2 Snow!
It is snowing to the valley bottom today so expect snowy conditions on the Hurley. Drivers should be prepared for all driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4 x4 and good tires are essential for travel at this time of the year. Chains and a survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck. Conditions…
Fall Update #1
New signage has been installed on the Hurley relating to industrial traffic & wildlife/hunting. Photos of the new signs are below. Reports from Hurley drivers are positive after the new work and many say it’s the best they have seen the road in years. Snow has started falling at the higher elevations and snow can…