Weather-permitting, East Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone open Friday, May 3, 2019

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Weather-permitting, East Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone open Friday, May 3, 2019

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on May 1, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

* East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 3, at 8 a.m. to public motorists.

* A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area. Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary closures may occur.

* For the 2019 season, expect 30-minute delays along the East Entrance Road between Fishing Bridge and Indian Pond.

* Find current road status on the park website, at visitor centers, and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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