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Warren Peak Highway closed for winter

Warren Peak Highway is closed effective immediately. The decision has been made due to public safety concerns.

“With the early snowfall the Bearlodge has had this year, including this last storm, these roads are currently impassable,” said Mike Gosse, Bearlodge District Ranger. “There have been numerous vehicles that have gotten stuck.”

Officials say many roads across the Forest are ice-covered from melting snow during the day and freezing temperatures at night. The public should be prepared for winter driving conditions on all of the Forest Service roads and be willing to turn around if neede...