I agree, but the predictions I've been hearing say they won't be getting as much snow this winter out of the El Nino, it'll be more rain. Won't take too much to wash out that road and it could be a long time re-opening it if it does go out.
Thank you, Alan. You're making me depressed ... especially as I've got 10 nights accommodation reserved in Cabin #4 at the Tioga Pass Resort!
There are a couple ways in besides that's almost a year away. I used to work a lot of winter road repair and necessary roads are rarely down for long. It may be down to one lane in spots but passable.