UPDATE: Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads scheduled for opening April 17 delayed due to winter storm
The weather is going to be chilly and wet to end this week, but the sun will be back soon! Please see the most recent news release from Yellowstone regarding Park roads. Remember, the Firehole and Gibbon open to fish on May 1 this year!
“UPDATE: Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads scheduled for opening April 17 delayed due to winter storm
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone entrances and roads scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17 will instead open at noon due to a significant winter storm with heavy snow, low temperatures and strong winds.
The park received up to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow in certain areas, and more snow is forecast tonight with temperatures dropping to 10 F, creating hazardous driving conditions to include deep, wet snow, ice and poor visibility. Additionally, NorthWestern Energy crews are currently working to restore full power to Canyon Village and Old Faithful due to weather-related outages. Park crews will continue plowing roads through tonight and will assess conditions in the morning.
This delay does not affect the road from the North Entrance in Gardiner to the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, Montana, which remains open. Expect winter driving conditions.
Anticipate possible road closures due to inclement weather. Temporary travel restrictions or closures can occur at any time without notice. Have flexible travel plans.
Road sections expected to open at noon April 17:
West Entrance to Old Faithful
West Entrance to Canyon
Mammoth to Norris
Stay informed about road conditions and delays in Yellowstone:
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).
Our Summer season is just around the corner! Give us a call to book your Yellowstone fishing guided trip today. We will see you in Montana!
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