News Release

Weather-permitting, East Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone open Friday, May 3, 2019

Date: May 1, 2019
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 3, at 8 a.m. to public motorists.
• A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area. Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary closures may occur.
• For the 2019 season, expect 30-minute delays along the East Entrance Road between Fishing Bridge and Indian Pond.
• Find current 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).