The lake is actually a little better than I thought it might be. See the satellite photo from today.

http://coastwatch.glerl.noaa.gov/mod...e.143.250m.jpg

however, It is still pretty dirty, junk filled and the water is awful cold. I live very near the lake and today it was pretty chilly. The sun was nice, but we ended up with a light NE wind today. So more cold water was blowing back this way today. I think I would wait rather than drive two hours. It is coming, just need a little bit more time. The river is falling now, but she is still pumping a lot of mud and debris into the bay. I can understand your anxiousness.

mike