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Current Conditions

Beehive Geyser erupts in a spray with visitors watching from the
boardwalk behind the geyser.
Visitors watch as Beehive Geyser erupts.
NPS/Restivo
Yellowstone National Park is Open

Yellowstone National Park is always open seven days a week,
twenty-four hours a day; we never close. Visit our Plan Your Visit
section to begin planning your trip.


Picture of an empty road with mountains in the distance at sunset.
A quiet stretch of road.
NPS/Restivo
Park Roads

Where can you drive right now? All park entrances open, but road
conditions can change rapidly and weather may cause temporary closures
or restrictions that may impact travel. Please see our Park Roads page
for more park road information or call our 24-hour road information
line at 307-344-2117 for updates .

Aerial view of smoke rising form the mountainous, timbered Snake Fire.
Smoke from the Snake Fire.
NWCG
Smoke and Haze

We have several active wildfires in the Greater Yellowstone Area that,
at times, could be putting up smoke columns and causing haze in the
park. The Emigrant Fire is to the north of Yellowstone and the Snake
fire is on south boundary of the park. None of the fires pose threats
to visitors or area residents. The Mount Washburn Fire Lookout webcam
is currently pointed in the direction of a new fire start that was
spotted north east of Mount Washburn toward Druid Peak.


Two hikers on the top of Avalanche Peak. Lots of scree and
hardscrabble in the foreground and blue sky with clouds in the
background.
Hikers enjoy the summit of Avalanche Peak.
NPS
Hiking and Walking Trails

"Most travelers content themselves with what they may chance to see
from their car-windows..." John Muir

When you venture down a trail, you discover wonders that few driving
get a chance to experience. Most trails are dry and accessible. Read
about hiking in the park and be sure to talk with visitor center staff
once you are here to find out what specific conditions are like.


Bison herd in Hayden Valley.
Bison herd in Hayden Valley.
NPS
Wildlife

Wildlife abounds in Yellowstone. It's that fascinating time of year
when the grunts and bellows of the bison rut are starting to be heard
in Hayden Valley. Bison are unpredictable, agile, and very quick so
please don't approach them. Always use caution when viewing wildlife.
Please see our wildlife viewing page and our bear safety page for
safety information.

Storm clouds gather on the horizon.
Dark clouds roll into Lamar Valley.
NPS/Restivo
Weather

Weather is fickle in the mountains. Be prepared: it can be sunny one
minute, and cold and snowy the next. Before traveling, check
Yellowstone weather forecasts and advisories at Yellowstone's weather
page or the National Weather Service.


Picture of fireweed.
Fireweed
NPS/Restivo
Wildflowers

It's that time of year: wildflowers are still spectacular right now,
especially as you head higher in elevation. We have reports of
fireweed, paintbrush, American Bistort, lupine, and Elephant Heads, to
name a few. There are many more flowers carpeting the lush and
magnificently green landscape with spots of color.

Picture of a waterfall with a rainbow in the foreground.
One of many beautiful waterfalls in Bechler.
NPS/Renkin
Rivers and Streams

Most streams have dropped to levels that are safe to cross, however
heavy rains from afternoon thunderstorms have caused some streams to
rise quickly to unsafe levels. If crossing, assess your situation,
scout out the safest location, and use caution and be safe. A few of
the larger rivers (Yellowstone River south of Yellowstone Lake) are
not yet crossable. The Boiling River is open and is a popular
destination, but please be safe and exercise good judgement while
visiting.


Steam pours out of Steamboat Geyser and evaporates into the blue sky.
The steam phase after a rare eruption of Steamboat Geyser, the tallest
active geyser in the world.
NPS/Brown
Latest News

If you're looking for more information about what is happening in
Yellowstone, visit our News Releases page for the most up-to-date
news. You can also stay informed and connected to Yellowstone through
social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.

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