Section of Beartooth Highway to close for the season Thursday, October 7; Inclement weather expected - NPS News Release

 

News Release

Fall in the Beartooth Mountains
Fall in the Beartooth Mountains

NPS / Jacob W. Frank


News Release Date: October 6, 2021

Contact: Morgan Warthin, (307) 344-2015

  • The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between the Long Lake barricade, near the Top of the World store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close for the season on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 8 a.m.
  • Ice and snow is in the forecast and hazardous driving conditions are expected.  
  • This section of the Beartooth Highway was scheduled to close on October 12 at 8 a.m,
  • Travel east of Cooke City, Montana (Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance), to Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is possible until early November.
  • For road status, visit MT DOT and WY DOT.