State Route 473 to Hawley Lake is the first of three highways in the White Mountains that will shut down this winter, beginning on Thursday, November 15th.

State Route 261 between Big Lake and the State Route 260 junction is scheduled to close on December 17th.

State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake will close December 17th.  The four mile long portion of SR 273 between SR 260 and Sunrise Park will remain open to provide access to the ski area.

Heavy Snowfall could force earlier closures.