* Due to extremely heavy snow received this week in Yellowstone National Park, the park’s efforts to open interior roads by April 15 has been delayed.
* Crews are working to clear nearly a foot of snow and remove large drifts from storms on Tuesday, April 12. Although progress has been made, the normal opening schedule will be altered.
* The park will attempt to open the following road segments tomorrow as scheduled:
** West Entrance to Old Faithful
** Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
* However, more snow is forecasted in the park tonight with the potential for freezing rain over the weekend.
* Other road segments will open as conditions allow.
* The road between the North Entrance, Mammoth Hot Springs and Northeast Entrance is open year-round.
* The public should be prepared to alter their park travel plans depending on weather conditions which could change rapidly. In-park services are very limited. Visit Operating Hours and Seasons for area-specific services.
* Crews will continue making every effort to ensure a safe road opening for the 2022 season.
* Stay informed about up-to-date road conditions in Yellowstone:
** Visit go.nps.gov/YellRoads.
** Call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded message.
** Sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
