Current Conditions

 

This is the time of year where we look back at the summer and look ahead to increasing snows of the advancing winter.

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Going-to-the-Sun Road Ticketed Entry

Glacier National Park is instituting an online reservation system (ticketed entry) for the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor between the park’s West and St. Mary Entrances from May 28 to September 6, 2021. Day-use visitors who arrive by private vehicle or motorcycle must have a day-use Entry Reservation Ticket.

 

Expect numerous road and infrastructure projects to cause traffic delays this summer.

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Park Road Status - What's Open, What's Closed, What's Being Worked On
Throughout the 2021 visitor season a number of needed projects are being worked on. Visitors can expect some traffic delays throughout the park. This page will provides information to aid in planning a vacation in the park.

 

Use the Recreation Access Display (RAD) to find out helpful information to plan your day.

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Which Parking Areas and Campgrounds are Full?

This is the place to go to find out which campgrounds are full, which areas of the park might have access restrictions, what the weather is going to be like, which parking lots still have space available and other timely information.

 

A hiker pauses to enjoy the view from Preston Park on the Siyeh Pass Trail.

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Hiking Trails

Plans for the summer of 2021 are still in development. It is anticipated that most of the backcountry of the park will resume near normal operations. To find out what is available currently visit the Hiking the Trails page of the park website. Scroll down to the link to the area hiking maps.

 

Be aware that bears and other wildlife may be along the park roads this time of year.

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Wildlife

Animals in the park are active year-round, but especially so in the fall. Be extra careful of wildlife that may be along roads. Deer frequent the sides of the roadways and may dash out in front of your car. Always make sure to always stay at least 25 yards from all wildlife and at least 100 yards from bears or wolves.

 

Snow on golden larch branches

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Weather

Weather is always unpredictable in Glacier. Fall and winter bring a mix of weather patterns through the park. One day it may be sunny and the next we have several inches of fresh snow. Rain is frequent. Come prepared for changing conditions and potentially cold and blustery days.

• National Weather Service Recreation Safety Forecast for Glacier National Park
  (a clickable map of Glacier National Park weather)
• Glacier National Park Forecast
  (a text version of the weather forecast for Glacier)
• Visit our Weather page for more information.