Current Conditions
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What is it like in Glacier right now? The following information should help you in understanding current conditions in Glacier National Park. 
David Restivo, NPS West entrance of Glacier National Park The Park is Open Glacier National Park is always open; it never closes. Right now, visitors are finding great opportunities to explore different areas of Glacier National Park. If you are wondering what diverse areas await you, see our Places to Go page. 
David Restivo, NPS Cars on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Park Roads The Going-to-the-Sun Road has closed for the season in the alpine section to allow for ongoing road rehabilitation work. The first indications of the upcoming winter are evident with snow accumulations in the higher elevations. Please see our Current Road Status page for live status of all park roads, including open sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. 
David Restivo, NPS Logan Pass Logan Pass Road access to Logan Pass and the Visitor Center has closed for the season. 
David Restivo, NPS Hiking the Trails Trail and Hiking Conditions Although it's now Fall, snow is beginning to accumulate in the high country. As we head into winter, please use extra caution while hiking. Winter ski and snowshoe trails throughout Glacier offer access to spectacular scenery and some uncrowded recreational opportunities. Visit our winter ski page for more details and leave us your feedback on our conditions page. During the winter, if you plan to do downhill backcountry skiing, please check for current avalanche conditions. 
David Restivo, NPS Mountain goat Wildlife Fall is one of the best times to view wildlife in the park. Please see our Bear Safety and Wildlife Safety pages for more information about bears and other wildlife in Glacier National Park. Please remember to keep your distance and to never feed wildlife. 
NPS Lightning in St. Mary Weather Weather is always fickle and unpredictable in the mountains. It can be sunny and warm one minute, and then cold and rainy the next. There can be drastic temperature differences between the valley bottom and the mountain passes. Be prepared for all types of weather! It is suggested that you dress in layers and have rain gear or snow gear (shell and pants) to combat any weather. Please see our Weather page for information on temperature averages. |
Did You Know?
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park with a length of 10 miles and a depth of 472 feet. The glacier that carved the Lake McDonald valley is estimated to have been around 2,200 feet thick.