West Yellowstone Road and Weather Updates

Sunday – Saturday

April 20, 2025 – April 26, 2025

Winter Welcome Sign West Yellowstone Montana

  • Sunday: Sunny with a high of 52F and a low of 15F.
  • Monday: Sunny with a high of 51F and a low of 20F.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 59F and a low of 27F.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 57F and a low of 30F.
  • Thursday: Snow. Cloudy with a high of 37F and a low of 21F.
  • Friday: Partly cloudy with a high of 45F and a low of 17F.
  • Saturday: Sunny with a high of 53F and a low of 26F.

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

The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park closed to regular vehicles on October 31st.

The west entrance of Yellowstone National Park closed for the winter season on March 15th.

The west entrance of Yellowstone National Park opened for the bicycle-only season on April 5th.

The west entrance opens to regular vehicle traffic on April 18th.

Yellowstone 2025 Spring Road Information:

Open year-round: North Entrance to Northeast Entrance
Open April 18 – October 31, 2025: West Entrance to Madison, Madison to Old Faithful, Madison to Norris, Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris, Norris to Canyon Village
Open May 2 – October 31, 2025: East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), Canyon Village to Lake Village
Open May 9 – October 31, 2025: South Entrance to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), West Thumb to Lake Village, Tower-Roosevelt to Tower Fall
Open May 23 – October 31, 2025: Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass). This is a high elevation pass that generally experiences winter weather earlier than other roads in the park — as with all other roads, the closing date is subject to change.
To Be Determined: Beartooth Highway (US-212), Chief Joseph Scenic Byway (WY-296)**

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.