News Release

Temporary road closure possible for GTSR due to weather

Date: June 18, 2025
Contact: Autumn Sifuentes, 406-888-7921

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 18, 2025] – In preparation for potential inclement weather, Glacier National Park is preparing for a temporary closure of the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Should the forecasted weather system result in hazardous road conditions, Going-to-the-Sun Road will be closed between Avalanche and Rising Sun.

The National Weather Service issued a hydrologic outlook, and a winter storm watch that may bring potential impacts to Glacier National Park this weekend.

Friday evening and lasting into Sunday, a prolonged rain event could produce 2-4 inches in a 48-hour period which could result in potential rock and debris slides along steep terrain in Glacier National Park.

From Saturday afternoon through Sunday, higher elevations of Glacier National Park, such as Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass could see heavy wet snow accumulation of up to a foot for elevations above 6,000 feet and up to 4 inches for elevations down to 4,000 feet.

Visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week. Check the weather forecast and the park website before your visit, dress for varying degrees of weather, and be on alert for potential hazards on roadways and trails. Visitors can also sign up for GNP notifications to receive road status updates by texting GNPROADS to 333111.