October 31 through November 1 will provide the last weekend chance for visitors to drive to many locations in Yellowstone National Park in 2020.
According to a Wednesday announcement, the West, South, and East entrances and all roads, with one exception, will close to vehicle travel at 8 am Monday, November 2.
The park annually closes roads in early November to prepare them for the winter season and snowmobile and snowcoach travel, which will begin Tuesday, December 15.
“The one exception is the road from the park’s North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, through Mammoth Hot Springs to the park’s Northeast Entrance and the communities of Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana. This road is open all year, weather-permitting,” park officials say. “Travel east of Cooke City is not possible from late fall to spring because a segment of US 212 (Beartooth Highway) between Cooke City and Pilot Creek is closed to vehicle travel.”
Officials ask that if you plan to drive to and in the park during the fall and winter, make flexible travel plans and prepare for changing weather conditions. T
emporary travel restrictions or closures can occur at any time without notice.
Visit Park Roads for the status of Yellowstone roads. Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information.
