Thursday, May 23, 2024

Heavy snowfall and hazardous winter conditions in Yellowstone area

Due to current and anticipated winter weather conditions and significant snowfall, some roads in Yellowstone National Park are, or will be, temporarily closed due to hazardous driving conditions. Currently, there is a winter storm warning in effect for the area and a forecast for heavy snowfall of 1-2 feet with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

The East Entrance and road from East Entrance to Fishing Bridge Junction is temporarily closed and is expected to remain closed until tomorrow, May 24. The South Entrance and road from South Entrance to Grant Village will temporarily close at 5 p.m. today, May 23, and is expected to remain closed until tomorrow, May 24. The road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) remains temporarily closed.

Anticipate additional road closures due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions. Temporary travel restrictions or closures can occur at any time without notice. Have flexible travel plans and watch for quickly changing weather conditions. Roads and entrances will reopen once conditions improve.

Visitors should stay informed about current road conditions, temporary closures and traffic delays: Visit Park Roads or call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information.

The opening of the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, is also delayed. The highway was scheduled to open on Friday, May 24, but will remain closed through the weekend due to winter weather conditions, significant snowfall and hazardous driving conditions.

The highway will open to the public as soon as conditions allow.



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