The park is switching over some regulations to prepare for the change of seasons.
Road and entrance closures are nothing new—they are shut down every year"to prepare them for the winter season and snowmobile and snowcoach travel," the release states. Visitors will have the option to explore the park via thesefrom Dec. 15 through mid-March, and roads will remain closed until April or May.
"Inclement weather" already caused the road between Tower Junction and Canyon Junction to close on Oct. 21. According to an earlier press release from Oct. 6, the road was anticipated to stay open until Oct. 31, but officials warned that early snow could move that date closer.While driving is limited at Yellowstone during the late fall and winter, it's not entirely impossible. According to the Oct.
If you're planning winter travel to Yellowstone, bear in mind that it can be dangerous, and you'll want to be prepared. Park officials ask that visitors prepare for changing weather conditions, especially inclement weather that can lead to temporary road closures. These closures and restrictions"can occur at any time without notice," officials say, so you should be flexible with your travel plans.