Yellowstone National Park closes roads following more than 30 traffic incidents

Yellowstone National Park officials announced on Sunday that all roads within the park south of Mammoth Hot Springs would close to public access following weather-related traffic incidents.

Road access to much of the park closed at 5 p.m. on Sunday, and remains closed to public access. The latest road condition updates can be checked online.

According to park officials, Yellowstone staff responded to more than 30 motor vehicle accidents, stranded vehicles and slides offs in various areas of the park due to snowy and icy conditions. The closure was implemented to give road crews time to address safety concerns along the roadways.

Heavy snow and high winds were forecast Sunday evening into Monday, and winter weather will persist throughout the week, with overnight low temperatures hovering just above 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The road between Gardiner and Cooke City remains open at this time.

For up-to-date information:

• Visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads
• Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information
• Text 82190 to 888-777 for Yellowstone Road alerts