Snow plowing in June at Lassen Volcanic National Park

Massive snow removal underway as the park tried to reopen its main road to Lassen peak. 6/14/06

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[sedna90377]

with larger snow total than normal, road to Lassen Peak won't be opening until July this year!

[zekafonso]

in wich country is this? for having snow like that in june...

[sedna90377]

Northern California

[shackashackado]

.......40 feet of snow is global warming???

[ritika5463]

ja wenn jemand sich um mich kümmern würde wäre ich glücklich;) bin so einsam

[dethmaul]

Man looks at nature and says 'Fuck you. I am the king of this castle.'

[lukebccb]

State Highway 88 over Carson Pass in the Central Sierras looks like that this spring.

Hwy. 88 is supposedly an "all weather" "all-year" mountain highway but this year the Caltrans snow plows simply couldn't keep up.

[joek0617]

i want one!

[Superiorpakfan]

Sounds like its got a cummins engine ?

[WMH435]

@shackashackado LOL no 40 feet of snow is heaven :).

[snoopyloopy]

@sedna90377 and with the budget cuts that are certain to come, it won't be open at all this year...

[snoopyloopy]

@shackashackado no, it's climate change

[STI4Life06]

now thats a true snowblower :)

[554687858]

I assure you it is quite usual to see a lot of snow in june in the Sierra's. I've backpacked up there in June (to beat the kids still in school) for many years and rarely have I seen a trip without plenty of snow. One trip, my brother and I were snowbound in a 2-man tent for four days - luckily, we get along. I've seen 8 feet of snow as low as 8000 feet (elvation) in the second week of June. Snowshoes are a must.