The fast water is open still on elk. A lot of the slower water is starting to freeze, and the pools are frozen over and lots of shelf ice. Check out:
http://www.unclejohnselkcreekcamp.com/webcam/
I dont think i posted the link correctly, but that will give you a good shot of what it's looking like.
16 mile should be completely open if you really have the itch. By Sunday, if we get the rain they're calling for though- I think it's blown.
The warm up on Saturday will begin thaw things out, and with warmer temps on Sunday and some rain, everything will likely (and hopefully) blow out.
I blow off work and a lot of things to go there as frequently as possible.. I can say that I'm about 1.5 hours away, and it's not even on my radar to head there this weekend.
Maybe someone a little closer can chime in since I'm going from webcams and facebook posts and weather forecasts...