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Current Conditions

Alerts

Information

• Limited public access during spring

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Limited public access during spring Many roads remain closed to public travel. Check current status on our roads page before traveling to the park.
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• Heavy snow prompts trail closures

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Heavy snow prompts trail closures Some overlooks and trails are inaccessible due to above-average snowfall.
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Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall. Updates to this map may be delayed, so check back often. Temporary road closures and delays are always possible and may not be shown on this map.

 

Yellowstone Live - Roads

Yellowstone Road Status Map

 

Roads & Construction

For current road status, check the map above or call [phone] for recorded information. The park roads page lists seasonal road opening/closing dates as well as construction projects. Our webcams provide a live look at traffic approaching the north and west entrances.

Eating & Sleeping

Services are limited during spring: check operating hours & seasons to see what's open. Mammoth Hot Springs is the only park campground open at this time. Our nearby attractions page provides links to services in surrounding communities.

Wildlife

Bears are out of their dens and several bear management closures are in effect. Explore in groups of three or more people, make noise, and carry bear spray. Read more about safety in bear country. Be sure to watch all wildlife from a safe distance.

Snow

Snowpack is above-average throughout the park: overlooks and trails may be inaccessible due to deep snow. The Natural Resource Conservation Service offers an interactive map that displays current data on snow depth, snow water equivalent, and more from SNOTEL stations in and around Yellowstone. Avalanche forecasts and other winter safety information are available from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center and the Bridger Teton Avalanche Center.

Geyser Predictions

When staff are available, geyser predictions are published via Twitter @GeyserNPS, through our apps, on our geyser activity page, and by recorded message at 307-344-2751 (option 2). Predictions are also available on the GeyserTimes website.

Rivers & Streams

Boiling River is open. Be cautious around all streams: high runoff is expected due to an above-average snowpack.

Weather

The weather in Yellowstone can change quickly. Check our weather page for more information and our webcams to observe current weather conditions.

Backcountry Trails & Campsites

Check the backcountry situation report for the most up-to-date conditions.

Fishing

The fishing season runs from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (usually the last weekend in May) and extends through the first Sunday in November.

 

More Information

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  Backcountry Situation Report

  Current conditions for trails & campsites.

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  Camping

  Spend a night in one of our campgrounds.

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  Road Construction & Closures

  Check the status of park roads before you arrive.