News Release

Rocky Mountain National Park Prepares For Incoming Major Storm

Date: March 12, 2021
Contact: Kyle Patterson, 970-586-1363
Contact: Park Information, 970-586-1206

Due to the impending forecast for substantial heavy, wet snow accumulation in Rocky Mountain National Park beginning later tonight, as well as the potential for wind gusts throughout the weekend, park staff are pre-emptively closing roads on the east side of the park to keep roads clear for snowplows and emergency responders.    

Tonight, the Wild Basin Road and the Longs Peak Trailhead Parking area will close at 4 pm. US Highway 36 at the Beaver Meadows Entrance and US Highway 34 at the Fall River Entrance will close at 6 pm. Moraine Park Campground closed this afternoon. The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and Fall River Visitor Center will be closed this weekend.    

Park snowplow operators will begin plowing early tomorrow morning and road conditions and status will be assessed throughout the weekend.     

Because this storm is forecasted for more significant snow on the east side of the Continental Divide, the Kawuneeche Visitor Center and Trail Ridge Road on the west side of the park will remain open if conditions allow.

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