Yellowstone News and Information

  Yellowstone National Park winter weather advisory: Expected snow may close Sylvan Pass and other roads Visitors to Yellowstone National Park should be aware that winter weather is expected in the park this evening, especially on high elevation passes.   Weather can change quickly this time of year in the mountains.   The weather forecast for Friday evening, Sept. 22 predicts 90% precipitation with possible 5-9 inches of snow accumulation on Sylvan Pass, located on the East Entrance Road.  If road conditions deteriorate due to the predicted winter weather, staff will close the East Entrance Road to Sylvan Pass and other roads as appropriate.    If needed, staff will evaluate conditions the morning of Saturday, Sept. 23 and will reopen the road (if it closes) when conditions allow. For up-to-date information about park roads:  Visit  Park Roads .  Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information.  Sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting 82190 to 888-777 (

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  NEWS RELEASE Nearly all entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will be closed Nov. 1; Last day to enjoy most of the park will be Oct. 31           NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The West, South and East entrances and nearly all roads in Yellowstone National Park will be closed to regular vehicle traffic Nov. 1. The park annually closes roads at this time of year to prepare them for the  winter season  and  snowmobile and snowcoach  travel, which will begin Dec. 15. The last day for visitors to drive most roads will be Monday, Oct. 31.     Park roads that will be closed Nov. 1 include:  Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris  Norris to Canyon Village   Canyon Village to Lake Village   East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass)    Lake Village to West Thumb   South Entrance to West Thumb   West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)  Old Faithful to Madison   West Entrance to Madison    Madison to Norris  Tower Junction to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) closed for the se

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  Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 6        East Entrance              NPS/Diane Renkin Weather-permitting, the road from East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village, will open Friday, May 6 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Check current road status on the  park website  and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Expect up to 20-minute delays east of the East Entrance due to  road construction . For updates on this project, visit the  WYDOT Travel Information Map . Conditions permitting, the following roads will open May 13 at 8 a.m.: South Entrance to West Thumb Lake Village to West Thumb West Th

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  News Release Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 7 East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 5, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 7, at 8 a.m. to public motorists. A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area . Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary road closures may occur. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Find current road status on the park website  and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone National Park road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Conditions permitti

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