Willow side of Hatcher Pass in open, just do not cross the Summit, that's where the State Park starts (if you follow the road, you will see signs).
Maybe they got snow last night instead of rain...
Go to Willow, turn right by a coffee stand (before the creek), drive 10-15 miles, there are pullouts etc. THere's big parking lot on left hand side right after you cross the bridge or you can pay for parking at the Last Chance Coffee place.
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/asp/hpsnowreport.pdf
I think you can drive snowmachines legally on that road from where it's closed, right?
Quote:
HATCHER PASS ROAD CLOSURE
The Mat-Su Area Office of Alaska State Parks announces that effective Friday, September 26, 2008, the road over Hatcher Pass will be closed for public safety reasons.
The east side of Hatcher Pass (Palmer side) remains open for recreational purposes. This is the typical closure over the Hatcher Pass summit road that occurs during the winter months.
For more information contact the Mat-Su Area Office at 745-3975.