Gate explanation: So up here on the Frozen Tundra It is flat as a skillet for miles and miles. No trees no buildings no hills. The wind howls most every day. Imagine opening your truck door to get out and the wind slams it shut. That is simply a normal day. When we have very cold weather (sub zero) it makes the deep snow light. Toss in some new snow and we get 3-4 ft drifts very rapidly in high winds. As a result there are gates on most roads, the DOT drop them when the wind is creating drifts faster than they can plow. Basically a rail road gate. They drop them and you get caught on the road it is a super expensive fine or they find you next day in ditch frozen!
