u/jpdemers got Strike Like in my brain with some conditions research he posted a bit ago, and I needed to test out a new cold weather bag anyway - so popped up to check it out.

Conditions are good overall. The Spruce Bay lot is still closed so you have to park at the Poland Lake area and walk back (adding 3.6km each way). The section from the Poland Lake lot back to Spruce Bay has a fair bit of snow - most of the trail is still covered. From Spruce Bay to Strike lake there's very little snow on the trail, and almost none at the site itself. It's still cold at night of course so come prepared!

Rangers were through on May 17 clearing deadfall through to Strike, so Spruce -> Strike is a really easy walk right now. They have not cleared past Strike up to Thunder yet.

Did see a Grizzly on the road near the Spruce Bay (Lightning Lakes camping) turn-off, but it was minding its own business. Still - have bear deterrents and be aware of course, especially at this time of year as food is scarce for them still.