Road closed in anticipation of upper elevation snow

Most of WGOG land can expect little or no snow accumulation tonight.  However, precautions are underway in the upper elevations, as evidenced by announcement from the South Carolina DNR that the Horsepasture Road within the Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County has been closed in anticipation of what’s expected to be significant snow in that region.  Also closed is the Musterground Road on the Oconee County side of the gorges.  Access to the road to Sassadras Mountain Overlook F. Van Clayton Highway is managed by Pickens County and may be subject to close, as well.  The Jocassee Gorges is in northern Oconee and Pickens along the North Carolina border and surrounds Lake Jocassee.  The property features many forest eco-systems and many rivers and streams, rare and unusual plants and animals.  Recreation uses include hutning, fishing, mountain biking, paddling, birdwatching and, nature viewing.