Current Conditions

Alerts

Information

• Road construction between Norris & Mammoth Hot Springs

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Road construction between Norris & Mammoth Hot Springs Expect 30-minute delays and poor road conditions between Willow Park and Roaring Mountain during the 2018 season (excluding holidays).
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• Fishing Bridge closed to all traffic

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Fishing Bridge closed to all traffic The Fishing Bridge over the Yellowstone River is closed to all traffic for the rest of the 2018 season. People needing to travel through Yellowstone to or from Cody, Wyoming and beyond should use the Northeast Entrance.
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• Roads close for season on November 5

  Alert 3 , Severity ,information ,, Roads close for season on November 5 All park roads will close at 8 am on November 5, 2018 except the road between the North Entrance and the Northeast Entrance.
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Yellowstone is open.

Conditions in the park can change quickly, especially when winter storms hit during spring and fall. The map below lists current road status and highlights construction projects that might affect travel plans. Temporary road closures and delays may not be shown on this map.

 

 

Roads & Construction

Not all park roads are open. The park roads page lists current status, seasonal road opening/closing dates, as well as construction projects. Open roads may close temporarily due to inclement weather and other reasons. Our webcams provide a live look at traffic approaching the north and west entrances.

Eating & Sleeping

Many facilities have closed for the season, including some campgrounds, lodges, and restaurants. Check the operating hours & seasons page to see what remains open. Our nearby attractions page provides links to services in surrounding communities.

Hiking Trails & Backcountry Campsites

Check the backcountry situation report for trail and campsite conditions, or learn more about hiking opportunites in Yellowstone.

Wildlife

Never approach animals or block traffic to view them. The animals in Yellowstone are wild and unpredictable, no matter how calm they appear to be. Always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals, including bison and elk. Read more about safety in Yellowstone.

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: open from 7 am to 6 pm. Soaking outside of these hours is prohibited.
Firehole Swim Area: open
Use caution around all rivers and streams. Read more about swimming and soaking in Yellowstone.

Weather

The weather in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during late fall and early winter. Check our weather page for more information and our webcams to observe current weather conditions.

Fire

Wildland fire danger is LOW. As always, campfires are only permitted within fire rings in our campgrounds and some backcountry campsites. All campfires must be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat. See our current fire activity page for more information.

Fishing

Fishing season is underway and runs runs through the first Sunday in November.

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.

 

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.