News Release

Weather-permitting, Yellowstone's East Entrance & select roads open Friday, May 4

Date: May 2, 2018
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• East Entrance to Lake (Sylvan Pass) and Lake to Canyon Junction will open Friday, May 4, at 8 a.m. to public motorists.
• Anticipate possible temporary closures between East Entrance and Sylvan Pass between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • A significant snowpack still exists on Sylvan Pass.
  • Warm and sunny weather will create significant avalanche danger.
  • Park rangers will monitor conditions closely.
• Find updated road status on the park website, at visitor centers, and by calling [phone]. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).