Weather and Seasons

With the summer solstice ushering summer the evening of June 20, celebrate summer’s officials arrival by seeing the best of Yellowstone.

Everything you need to know about autumn weather, elk, bear, and bison activity in fall, plus seasonal closings of road and park facilities.

In winter or spring when some Yellowstone roads are closed, Google maps shows alternate roads outside the park, even if you are planning a summer trip.

Visit Yellowstone during its warming-up season—spring. Here are the entrance, road, camping, & facilities opening dates.

Summer thunderstorms may be vital to helping the park’s ecosystem thrive, but the lightning can prove perilous.

Is it worth visiting in spring? Fall? Every season brings not only a new landscape to the park, but a variety of exhilarating seasonal pursuits in Yellowstone.

Here’s everything you need to know from which Grand Teton National Park entrances are open in winter to how to get there.

Vacation in a winter wonderland with snowy views of steaming geysers. Tips on what to wear, what to do, wildlife to watch, and where to stay or camp in Yellowstone.

Here’s everything you need to know about Yellowstone National Park from which park entrances and roads are open in winter to how to get there.

Dynamic Yellowstone weather adds intrigue to your vacation. Visit Yellowstone in spring, summer, fall or winter for a unique adventure that changes in each season.