Check our Operating Hours and Seasons page for more information. The two park roads that are plowed in the winter season are maintained only during daylight hours. Road conditions can change rapidly and the weather may cause temporary closures or other restrictions that could impact travel. Please check our 24-hour road information line for updates at 307-344-2117.

Check our weather page for links to weather forecasts and advisories. Our maps page is a great page to visit to orient yourself. And for more information on seasonal road closings, check our Operating Hours and Seasons page.

Travelers should prepare for sun, rain, or snow.

For more information on planning your winter trip, read our road opening and closing dates, facility opening and closing dates, and four-season guide to travel.

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Traveling to Yellowstone
All communities near and on the way to Yellowstone are open year-round. Information about cities or towns within 200 hundred miles of the park, is available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/cities.htm.

In the Park
Yellowstone's weather is very unpredictable and can change quickly. Visitors are advised to be prepared for a range of conditions. Updated information on the park’s oversnow and plowed roads is available 24 hours a day by calling (307) 344-2117. We recommend that visitors check the following resources before traveling:

• National Weather Service forecast for Yellowstone and Grand Teton: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/riw/?n=ynp_gtnp
• WYDOT Road Information 888-WYO-ROAD or http://www.wyoroad.info/
• M-DOT Road Information 800-226-7623 or http://www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/

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More Information
For the latest information on the status of travel within the park, call the 24-hour Current Road Report hotline at (307) 344-2117, or visit the News Release, and Road Construction Delays and Closures pages.

Latest News
Visit our news release page for the most up-to-date news.

Park Rules and Regulations
Check here for an overview of rules and safety information that can help make your visit a more pleasant experience.

Learn more about bringing pets into the park.