Temporary road closures in Yellowstone due to heavy snowfall, hazardous winter conditions
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (KIFI) - 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.
The East Entrance and road from East Entrance to Fishing Bridge Junction is temporarily closed and is expected to remain closed until Friday, May 24.
The South Entrance and road from South Entrance to Grant Village will temporarily close at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 23 and is expected to remain closed until Friday, May 24.
The road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) remains temporarily closed.
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 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.
Currently, there is a winter storm warning in effect for the area and a forecast for heavy snowfall of one to teo feet with winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
Temporary travel restrictions or closures can occur at any time without notice. Have flexible travel plans and watch for quickly changing weather conditions.
The highway will open to the public as soon as conditions allow. Check for road status and updates on the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites.
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.
Stay informed about current road conditions, temporary closures and traffic delays:
- Visit Park Roads.
- Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information.
- Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
