News Director CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. -- The National Park Service says tonight Crater Lake National Park's East Rim Drive is closed for expected snow this weekend.
Crater Lake National Park (CLNP) office says it closed the East Rim Drive at 2pm today. It is awaiting weekend weather to determine further closures.
CLNP says Crater Lake's West Rim Drive and northern entrance are open; they could close Saturday depending on snow amount, drifting and slippery conditions. They could close temporarily -- or for the season -- if conditions warrant this weekend.
CLNP says the Park's Rim Drive will close at the end of October as standard practice for the Park, even if it reopens after this weekend.
The National Park Service says, "Winter is coming.
Snow is in the forecast for the park beginning Friday night.
As a precaution, East Rim Drive is temporarily closed.
Depending on snow accumulation and wind conditions, additional closures are possible on Saturday.
If you plan to visit the park this weekend, please be prepared for winter driving conditions." Follow @KDRV12 on Facebook and @KDRV on Twitter for the latest news, sports, and weather in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
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