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. 
Ninaki and Papoose Brad Blickhan, NPS 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. 
Plowing the Two Medicine Road NPS Spring Plowing Spring plowing of Glacier's roads will begin late March and usually continues through late June. The Camas, Many Glacier and Two Medicine Roads are usually open by mid to late May whereas the Going-to-the-Sun Road usually opens late June. Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road is a monumental challenge each year. Unpredictable spring snow storms or other weather related events can slow down plowing progress. Our plowing status page provides information on where plows are working. As the status of the road changes, we immediately update our road status page. 
Highway 49 looking into Glacier National Park Brad Blickhan, NPS Park Roads In the spring, road status changes rapidly. In fact, a couple roads have already opened for the season. On a normal year, most roads, with the exception of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, are plowed and open for vehicles by mid to late May. Please see our Current Road Status for the most current information. For road conditions along the boundary of Glacier National Park, please visit the State of Montana Traveler Information. 
Apgar Visitor Center in the summer NPS Staff Visitor Information and Pass Sales Visitor Information is available daily at the Headquarters Building, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. On weekends, the Apgar Visitor Center is open and will open daily by mid-May. For operating dates and hours of Visitor Centers and Ranger Stations, please visit our Operating Hours and Seasons page. Pass sales are available at the Headquarters Building, the West Entrance Station or through the U.S. Mail. For more information on passes and pricing, please visit our Entrance Fee page. 
Skiing near Slide Lake Brad Blickhan, NPS Hiking, Biking and Skiing Conditions are changing rapidly! Lower elevation snow is disappearing quickly, leaving a few trails free of snow. Mid and higher elevations are completely under snow cover. If you plan on skiing or snowshoeing in the higher elevations, avalanche danger still exists. Hiking and biking on the Going-to-the-Sun Road can be restricted at times. For current conditions on hiking and biking restrictions, visit our road status page. For information on area closures please visit our Trail and Area Closure page. 
Bear track David Restivo, NPS Wildlife This is the time of year that bears come out of hibernation. The large males usually make their way out of the den first and females with cubs are the last to emerge. It is a good time to refresh yourself on bear safety. Human disturbance of elk, deer, sheep and moose during the winter and early spring can cause stress on the ungulates during a critical time. Off trail travel is limited during the winter in some areas. Please visit our Trail and Area Closure page to find out the current closures. 
Rime on trees Mark Wagner, NPS Weather Weather is always unpredictable in the mountains. There can be drastic temperature differences between the valley bottom and the mountain passes. Be prepared for all types of weather! Glacier National Park Weather Forecast Visit our Weather page for information on temperature averages. |
Did You Know?
Did you know that once Beargrass blooms and then dies, a new stalk will bloom 5-10 years after that?