11.   The proposed road closure is backed by the North Cascades Conservation Council, an environmental group that has fought to restrict development in the Stehekin valley.

12.   The proposed road closures would affect weekend motorists as well.

13.   Visitors also might want to stop at Florida Welcome stations to check on possible road closures or detours.

14.   Visitors also might want to stop at Florida Welcome stations to check on possible road closures or detours due to smoke.

15.   While some made it before the road closures, many were forced to turn around or take routes that added several hours to their trip.

16.   While the road closure was an inconvenience for most people, it led to booming business for Pacific Coast Greens, the only open store in the area.

17.   William Paleck, North Cascades National Park superintendent, acknowledged that the road closure will mean changes in how visitors use the valley.

18.   Planners have also tried to limit the number of road closures.

19.   Affouneh said road closures and checkpoints are intended to pressure the Palestinians to accept an unfair peace deal.

20.   But snowfall Monday across France brought little joy to others, causing power cuts, traffic accidents and road closures.