"KGB (KGB)" wrote in message
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> Hi Folks
>
> My wife and I (from the UK) are planning a Southwest US road trip next
> Spring.
>
> One place we want to stay is the Lodge at the Grand Canyon North Rim.
>
> I am aware that this can be booked up to 13 months in advance and
> would guess that it is popular, so we should really be thinking about
> making a reservation for a room at the Lodge soon (I know this can be
> done on-line); however I am also aware that the North Rim is usually
> closed each winter due to snow.
>
> Due to the vagaries of climate I realize it is difficult to give a
> definite answer, but when is the earliest we can be reasonably sure
> that the North Rim will be clear of snow?
>
> We were idly thinking of mid-May/early-June but our plans are
> completely flexible - is this too soon??
>
Probably not, the parks service opens the services at the North Rim in
mid May but late spring storms could cause road closures. That
said I have visited in early June with no problem. Check
before you set out and have a fall back plan.
Keith
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