Today - Chance of snow - 60 percent. Accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs 09°F to 17°F.

Tonight - Chance of snow - 60 percent with an additional accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Lows -05°F to -15°F.

Sunday - 60 Percent chance of snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Northwest winds 05 to 15 mph. Highs 0°F to 07°F.

Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Northwest winds 05 to 15 mph. Lows -06°F to -13°F.

Monday - Mostly cloudy. West winds 05 to 10 mph. Highs 02°F to 09°F.

Monday Night - Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows 0°F to -10°F.

Tuesday - Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the teens. Lows 0°F to 05°F.

Wednesday - Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the 20s. Lows 0°F to 10°F.

Thursday - Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs 25°F to 35°F. Lows 0°F to 10°F.

Friday - Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs 25°F to 35°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - CONSIDERABLE on slopes greater than 35 degrees and MODERATE on all other slopes.

The North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) and Northeast Entrance (at Silver Gate, Montana) are Open for visitation Year Round. These are the Only Entrances to Yellowstone that are Open Year Round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana is open 365 days, 24 hours, while the East, South and West Entrances to the park have been closed since the beginning on November. The North Entrance is open to normal motorized travel and visitation all year. The road from the North Entrance to Silver Gate / Cooke City, Montana is plowed and maintained for vehicle travel. There may be times that snow tires and/or chains may be required. Please Note: The road East of Cooke City is not open to eastward travel (it is not plowed or maintained for winter travel).

The East, South and West Entrances are scheduled to open on Wednesday, 17 Dec 2003 for Winter Activities. These activities include snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, snowcoach and snowmobile tours.

The park has received quite a bit of snow this year, but the park service has not officially announced if there is enough snow to open on the 17th. Word should be coming soon.

Wildlife viewing in the North and Northeast area of the park is great. You can see Antelope, bison, birds, elk, coyotes, otters and wolves. Winter is the best time to visit the park if you want the very best opportunity to see wolves in the wilds of Yellowstone.

It has been a very wet April and May this year. It seems like we have had rain and snow almost every day since mid April. This is really nice for the drought we have been experiencing the last five years and for our up coming fire season. It is nice to have the moisture to bring things back to normal.

The South Entrance opened at 8:00 am this morning for folks traveling from Jackson Hole or on Highway 89 into the park. There is snow in the higher elevations, but all roads that are scheduled to be open are open at this time. There have been some days that roads were closed until they had been plowed.

The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana is open at this time, and it is the only entrance that is open year round to visitors. The road from the north entrance to the northeast entrance is open.

The daytime temperatures have been cooler than usual with cold nights for anyone who is tent camping.

Bears and wolves are being seen in the park in Lamar Valley at this time along with all the other wildlife. Bison are calving. We have seen the calves jumping, butting heads, playing tag and scampering about pestering the other members of the herds. It is fun to watch them play. Spring is great in Yellowstone!

The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana is the only entrance open at this time. The road from the north entrance to the northeast entrance is clear and dry. The park service is busy plowing all other roads and is about ready to open the west entrance on Friday - 18 Apr at 8:00 am. One week and the park or part of the park will be open so we can travel to Old Faithful and other areas.

Bears and wolves are being seen in the park in Lamar Valley at this time along with all the other wildlife. Spring is here and it is nice to be warming up from a cold winter. We have not seen or heard of any bison calving, but it is that time and we should be seeing the cute young critters pestering the herds pretty soon. We are also looking forward to the spring bird migration to and through the park.

Winter Storm Warning today through Friday

Today - Chance of snow near 100 percent. Accumulation 4 to 8 inches. West wind 20 to 35 mph, gusting to 45 mph. Highs in the mid 20s. Lows in the mid teens.

Friday - Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows near 10°F.

Saturday - Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Breezy. Highs in the low 30s. Lows in the low teens.

Sunday - Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Breezy. Highs in the low 30s.

Monday - Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Windy. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows in the low teens.

Tue - Wed - Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Breezy. Highs around 30°F. Lows in the teens.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - HIGH on all recently wind loaded slopes, CONSIDERABLE on all non-wind loaded slopes steeper than 35 degrees and MODERATE on all other slopes.

The North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) and Northeast Entrance (at Silver Gate, Montana) are Open for visitation Year Round. These are the Only Entrances to Yellowstone that are Open Year Round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

Today - Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered snow showers. Accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Breezy northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Highs in the upper teens. Lows near 07°F.

Sunday - Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Breezy northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Highs near 20°F. Lows near 10°F.

Monday - Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 20s. Lows 5°F to 10°F.

Tue - Thu - Mostly clear. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 5°F to 10°F.

Friday - Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows near 10°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - Considerable on all slopes. There is an avalanche warning in effect for the Cooke City and Northern Washburn range.

The North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) and Northeast Entrance (at Silver Gate, Montana) are Open for visitation Year Round. These are the Only Entrances to Yellowstone that are Open Year Round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

All interior roads are open to over snow vehicles (snowcoaches, snowmobiles). Also Note: the North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) to Mammoth, Mammoth Terrace, and the Northeast Entrance are open to vehicle traffic year round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring.

Today - Chance of snow showers is 60 percent. Up to an inch of snow accumulation. Highs in the mid teens.

Tonight - Chance of snow showers is 60 percent with a total accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Lows near -10°F.

Thursday - Partly cloudy. Highs 10°F to 20°F. Lows from -10°F to -20°F.

Friday - MPartly cloudy. Highs in the upper teens.

Friday Night - Mostly cloudy. Lows near 10°F.

Saturday - Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 20°F.

Sunday - A slight chance of snow showers during the day, otherwise partly cloudy. Breezy. Highs in the upper 20s. Lows 5°F to 10°F.

Mon & Tue - Partly cloudy. Highs from the mid 20s to the lower 30s. Lows 5°F to 10°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - High on all slopes. There is an avalanche warning in effect for the Cooke City and Northern Washburn range.

The North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) and Northeast Entrance (at Silver Gate, Montana) are Open for visitation Year Round. These are the Only Entrances to Yellowstone that are Open Year Round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

All interior roads are open to over snow vehicles (snowcoaches, snowmobiles). Also Note: the North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) to Mammoth, Mammoth Terrace, and the Northeast Entrance are open to vehicle traffic year round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring.

Lake Junction to East Entrance subject to temporary closure due to avalanche control activity on Sylvan Pass. Expect reduced speeds due to areas of thin snow coverage and single lane travel between Mary Bay and Steamboat Point.

Today - Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers until mid morning, then partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. Lows in the lower teens.

Saturday - Partly cloudy and mild. Highs in the low 30s. Lows in the upper teens.

Sunday - Mostly cloudy 30% chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s.

Sun Night - Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows near 10°F.

Monday - Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 20's.

Tue & Wed - Cloudy with a chance of snow. Breezy. Highs around 20°F. Lows near 10°F.

Thurday - Numerous snow showers. Breezy. Highs near 10°F. Lows 0°F to 05°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - Moderate on all slopes.

The North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) and Northeast Entrance (at Silver Gate, Montana) are Open for visitation Year Round. These are the Only Entrances to Yellowstone that are Open Year Round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

All interior roads are open to over snow vehicles (snowcoaches, snowmobiles). Also Note: the North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) to Mammoth, Mammoth Terrace, and the Northeast Entrance are open to vehicle traffic year round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring.

The East, South and West entrances closed at 8:00 am today. All interior park roads from these entrances are closed to vehicle traffic. These entrances will reopen in mid December for over-snow use by over-snow vehicles (skiis, snowshoes, snowcoaches and snowmobiles).

The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana is Open Year Round for park visitors and normal vehicle traffic. The road from the North Entrance to Mammoth and from Mammoth to the Northeast Entrance is open to normal vehicle traffic and travel. These roads are plowed, but may require snow tires and/or chains. Please note that you cannot travel east of Cooke City, Montana. The road is snow covered and not plowed in the winter.

During the winter, from the North Entrance, you can visit the Mammoth Terrace thermal area, the Albright Visitor Center (open year round seven days a week), go on a winter ranger activity or program, cross country ski, snowshoe or ride a snowmobile or snowcoach to Canyon or Old Faithful. The campground at Mammoth is open year round. You can also view wildlife in Lamar Valley. You can view antelope, bison, elk, mule deer, and other wildlife, and wolf viewing during the winter is fantastic.

The road from Gardiner to Mammoth is clear and dry at this time. The road from Mammoth to Roosevelt has patches of snow and ice in areas that do not received any sunlight (these areas are cindered). The road from Roosevelt to Pebble Creek is clear and dry. The road from Pebble Creek to the Silver Gate has patches of snow and ice.

The following park roads are closed: Dunraven Pass (Canyon to Tower) and the Beartooth Highway. The East Entrance is closed due to snow and will reopen when it is plowed. Snow tire restrictions are in effect for the following roads at this time: Madison to Old Faithful, Madison to Norris, Mammoth to Tower, and all Canyon roads.

The road from Madison to Norris is still under construction and is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. It is closed at all other times.

The park and the park area is experiencing snow at this time.

The East, South and West entrances will close at 8:00 am, 04 November 2002. All interior park roads from these entrances will be closed to vehicle traffic. These entrances will reopen in mid December for over-snow use and over-snow vehicles.

The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana is Open Year Round for park visitors. The road from the North Entrance to Mammoth and from Mammoth to the Northeast Entrance is open to normal vehicle traffic and travel. These roads are plowed, but may require snow tires and/or chains. Please note that you cannot travel east of Cooke City, Montana. The road is snow covered and not plowed in the winter.

During the winter, from the North Entrance, you can visit the Mammoth Terrace thermal area, the Albright Visitor Center (open year round seven days a week), go on a winter ranger activity or program, cross country ski, snowshoe or ride a snowmobile or snowcoach to Canyon or Old Faithful. The campground at Mammoth is open year round. You can also view wildlife in Lamar Valley. You can view antelope, bison, elk, mule deer, and other wildlife, and wolf viewing during the winter is fantastic.

All roads in the park are open. The Canyon to Tower road opened last Friday afternoon (24 May 02). The Beartooth Highway also opened last Friday, but it has been closed a few times due to snow. It is now open. The road from Madison Junction to just before Norris is open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with a 30 minute delay. This road is closed from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am for construction. Please check at the entrance station when you enter the park for any updates.

We have had rain almost every day this past week in the park. This has been in the form of some great thundershowers. We really need the rain so there isn't anything bad we can say about it.

The rivers are high and muddy. The Gardner River, Lamar River and Yellowstone River are all high and running in all their spring run off channels. All rivers are up to the top of their banks and roaring. Not good for fishing at this time. The Fishing Page has been updated with the new regulations and information.

Bears and wolves have been visible in Lamar Valley in the Northeast area of the park. Bears have also been seen in the Fishing Bridge area and Hayden Valley. We have seen a lot of newborn bison calves and the elk are calving at this time.

We heard a report yesterday (31 May 02) that so far five pups have been counted in the Druid Peak Pack. That is great news and the pack seems to be doing well so far. That is the only pup report we have heard at this time.

As far as birds, we have seen or heard of about a half dozen osprey on nests with eggs. There are a pair of bald eagles in Lamar Valley with two eagle chicks. We have seen a few trumpeter swans but none on nests.

There was a report of a bear human encounter. An employee was out running in the Lake area. She was running alone and encounter a sub-adult grizzly near the trail. She stopped and froze. The bear walked up to her and sniffed her and then took her one leg in its mouth. The bear did not break her skin or tear her jogging suit. When the bear let go of her leg, the young lady calmly reached back and took out her water bottle and sprayed the bear in the face. The bear quickly retreated and left the areas.

The park service does not recommend hiking or jogging alone in the park. It also recommends carrying bear pepper spray.

All roads in the park are open except the Canyon to Tower road. It will be opened as soon as it is plowed. Check with the folks at the entrance stations for current road conditions and openings.

The road construction between Madison and Norris is going well. On our last trip two weeks ago, we only had a ten minute delay and then drove all the way from just south of Norris to Madison and we had no delay on the way back through. The road is dirt and they are keeping it watered down to keep the dust down. That works well for the dust but leaves a nice mud coat that you can wash off at Gardiner.

The bison have calved and I heard the first report last weekend of a friend sighting an elk calf. The elk and bison are moving down into Lamar Valley and other areas of the park. The bear and wolf sightings have been great in Lamar Valley. I do not have any reports of bear activity in Hayden Valley. Dunraven is not open yet, so no reports, but it should be open soon.

This past week has been cool with much need moisture in the form of rain in the lower elevations and snow in the mountains. We are looking forward to a great Memorial Day weekend. Take care and have fun and enjoy our great outdoors!

The West Entrance to Yellowstone opened at 8:00 am on 19 Apr 2002. The road from West to Madison and Madison to Old Faithful is plowed, clear and dry. No problems traveling this route.

Road construction starts at the Madison Junction for anyone northbound. We had a fifteen minute wait at the Madison Junction for the lead truck to pick us up and lead us through about three miles of construction. This area is from just north of Madison Junction to just south of Gibbon Falls (about 5 miles). There is another construction zone just a few miles south of Norris for about another four or five miles. This is just a dirt road that you can drive without stopping or a lead car or truck.

There are just a few very small spots of ice on the road from Roaring Mountain and North Twin Lakes to Norris. These areas are in the shade all day and were just about gone on our drive back through to Gardiner in the afternoon.

Traffic is light. We did see two bison calves of the year on our drive from Mammoth to West Yellowstone. Spring is a great time to be in the park. See our Today in the Park Report for more details.

Today - Cloudy with periods of snow. Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the teens. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday - Some morning clouds and flurries, then partly sunny. Highs in the 20s. Lows in the teens.

Friday - Becoming cloudy with a 40% chance of afternoon snow showers. Highs in the 20s.

Sat - Mon - Colder with a chance of snow. Lows 0°F to 10°F. Highs 15°F to 25°F.

Tuesday - Partly cloudy. Highs in the 20s. Lows 0°F to 10°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Avalanche Danger - High on all wind loaded slopes steeper than 35 degrees and Considerable on wind loaded slopes that are less than 35 degrees. On all non wind loaded slopes the danger is Moderate.

Special care needs to be taken on any south facing slope in the mountains around Cooke City, Montana (outside the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone).

The North and Northeast Entrances are open for visitor traffic. These entrances are open year round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

All interior roads are in the process of being plowed for spring opening and spring bicycle and other non motorized travel. Note that there will be some vehicle traffic by park service staff and others. Also Note: the North Entrance (at Gardiner, Montana) to Mammoth, Mammoth Terrace, and the Northeast Entrance are open to vehicle traffic year round. Please note that there is no eastbound travel from Cooke City, Montana until the roads are plowed later in the spring. See the Calendar Page for Entrances, Facilities and Road opening and closing dates and other information.

Today - Mostly cloudy. Highs 10°F to 20°F. Lows -5°F to -15°F. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

Tuesday - Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs 10°F to 20°F.

Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy and windy with isolated snow showers. Lows 0°F to -10°F.

Wednesday - Cloudy and breezy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Highs 15°F to 25°F.

Thu - Sat - Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 0°F to 10°F. Highs 20°F to 30°F.

Avalanche Danger - Considerable on all wind loaded slopes steeper than 35 degrees and Moderate elsewhere.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Today - Cloudy and windy, with SW winds at 15 - 25 mph. Light snow accumulating to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Highs in the 20s.

Tonight - Cloudy and breezy with light snow. West winds at 15 - 25 mph. Lows in the teens.

Thursday - Windy and cloudy with light snow. West winds at 15 - 25 mph.

Thursday Night - Cloudy with areas of light snow. Lows in the teens.

Friday - Mostly cloudy with areas of light snow. Highs in the 20s and low 30s.

Sat thru Tue - Partly cloudy. Highs in the 20s to lower 30s. Lows 10°F to 20°F.

Please check out the Yellowstone Weather Page for current information, forecasts, weather history and more.

Colter Pass has closed for the season.

Dunraven, Sylvan and Craig Pass are closed to admin travel.

All other park roads are Snow Tires Required or Four Wheel Drive Required.

Roads

The North and Northeast Entrances are the only entrances open. The road from the north entrance to Mammoth to Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana is the only road open for the rest of the winter season. The east, south and west entrances will open to winter over snow travel on 17 Dec 2001 depending on snow conditions.

Wildlife

Wolves are quite visible in the Slough Creek and Lamar Valley areas. Antelope, buffalo, elk, moose and mule deer are visible from the North Entrance, Mammoth, and along view points between Mammoth and the Northeast Entrance.

It is a great time to visit the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of fall.

Roads

All roads are open in the park, Except, the Madison to Norris Road. This road is closed 24/7 for the rest of the season. This is a major road and it makes getting around the park a lot longer. The only way around the park is the grand loop over Dunraven Pass and Mount Washburn or from Canyon to Norris and they north to Mammoth. Please make plans accordingly.

Fires

There are several small fires in the park or just outside the park, but no roads or visitor services have been affected.

Wildlife

Bears and wolves are quite visible in Lamar Valley just east of the Lamar Ranger Station. Elk are visible at Mammoth, Canyon and along the Madison River. Buffalo are visible along the Madison, Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley.

It is a great time to visit the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of early fall.

All roads are open in the park, except, Dunraven Pass (Canyon to Tower Road), the road from Grant to the South Enhance and the Beartooth Highway (outside the NE Entrance).

Wildlife and birds are plentiful. There are many wolf and bear sightings in Lamar Valley and grizzly sightings just south of Roaring Mountain (near Norris). There are tons of buffalo calves and the elk and buffalo are looking healthy.

It is a great time to visit the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of spring.

As of this time, the following roads are plowed and cleared of wood chips:

Mammoth to Norris
Norris to Canyon
Norris to Madison
Madison to West Entrance

These roads are open to visitors riding bikes, hiking, running or walking, roller blades, skate boards, scooters, roller skis, etc. Any form of non-motorized travel.

There is no charge for entering the park from the West Entrance for these activities.

The East and South Entrances and Roads are NOT OPEN to these activities, just the roads listed above between Mammoth and the West Entrance.

The road from Madison to Old Faithful is NOT OPEN and WILL NOT OPEN for these spring activities.

Please Note - there will be limited administrative motorized travel on these roads at this time.

The roads listed above will be open to non-motorized activity through 19 Apr 2001.

The above listed roads will open to motorized travel at 8:00 am - 20 Apr 2001.

Wildlife

Wolves and bears are active and being seen by visitors. Bears are being seen from just north of Norris Junction to the Lamar Valley area. Wolves are being seen from the area east of Mammoth to Lamar Valley.

Large herds of bison are in Lamar Valley and large herds of elk are visible from Mammoth to Lamar Valley.