Sunday – Saturday

April 12, 2026 – April 18, 2026

Winter Welcome Sign West Yellowstone Montana

  • Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high of 45F and a low of 26F.
  • Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 38F and a low of 26F.
  • Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 44F and a low of 27F.
  • Wednesday: Snow. Cloudy with a high of 40F and a low of 27F.
  • Thursday: Snow. Cloudy with a high of 30F and a low of 11F.
  • Friday: Partly cloudy with a high of 34F and a low of 10F.
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 43F and a low of 20F.

Changing weather conditions exist. Be prepared when traveling through Yellowstone Country. Be prepared with layers!  Up-to-date conditions at weather.gov

All entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park are closed to regular vehicle traffic except the north entrance road from Gardiner to Cooke City.

The guided over-the-snow season in Yellowstone National Park ended on March 15.

The west entrance to Yellowstone opened for the bicycle-only season on March 20.

The west entrance to Yellowstone opens to regular vehicle traffic on April 17.

2026 regular vehicle opening dates are posted below.

Check travel conditions:

  • Montana travel conditions (1-800-226-7623)
  • Wyoming travel conditions (1-888-996-7623)
  • Idaho – 511.idaho.gov or dial 5-1-1.
  • Yellowstone Road Conditions:
    • For up-to-date information call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information or sign up to receive Yellowstone Road alerts on your mobile phone by texting “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Anticipate possible road closures due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.