Trail Ridge Road Not Expected to Open Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Trail Ridge Road is not anticipated to open over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Over the last week, RMNP snowplow operators have faced setbacks from previous progress. Wind has been the main challenge since last week, causing low visibility, snow drifting back over cleared areas, and a thick ice layer beneath drifted snow. Snow and overnight freezing temperatures are forecast above 10,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park over the weekend.