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![]() NPS photo Download the Winter Site Bulletin (1.4mb pdf) for a printer-friendly copy of this information. As leaves fall and cooler temperatures improve visibility, the valleys below and mountains beyond are more spectacular than ever. Picnicking and Restroom Facilities Along Skyline DriveStatus from December through March, from north to south.
Hiking When Skyline Drive is ClosedSkyline Drive is an historic scenic byway with twists, turns, and grades designed to maximize the mountain views and the driving experience. Even with diligent work crews it can be days before Skyline Drive opens after temperatures drop and the road is icy or blanketed with snow
![]() NPS Winter SafetyWinter in Shenandoah is unpredictable. Temperatures are usually 10 to 20oF cooler than in the lowlands and weather conditions can change quickly. What comes down as rain below can be ice and snow on the mountain.
There are two emergency phones at popular boundary access points: Be Prepared |
Last updated: November 20, 2018