(News Release) The winter season in Yellowstone National Park begins Thursday, Dec. 15. Conditions permitting, most park roads will open to oversnow travel. From mid-December until mid-March, visitors travel most of the park’s roads by commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile program. Top Things to Know in Winter ❄️ Most Park Roads are Closed to Automobiles The only exception is the road between the North and Northeast entrances, which is open to automobiles all year, conditions permitting. Check the road status map before you leave (in our "Road Status" highlight) and drive cautiously. ❄️ Want to See Old Faithful? Park partners, concessioners, and authorized businesses offer a variety of guided trips and tours in the park during the winter. ❄️ Services are Limited Most facilities are closed during winter. Check winter operating hours, fill up on fuel and pack extra food and water. ❄️ Camping and Lodging Due to the historic flood event this summer, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge is the only winter lodging in the park. Lodging is also available in nearby communities. There are currently no campgrounds open for the winter. ❄️ Prepare for Winter Conditions Winter temperatures range from zero to 20°F (-20°C to -5°C) throughout the day. Sub-zero temperatures are common. Check current weather conditions, pack proper clothing and equipment, and review winter safety tips! ❄️ Do Not Approach or Feed Wildlife Expect to encounter bison and other wildlife on park roads. Animals always have the right of way. Slow down or pull over until they pass or move off the road. ❄️ Stay on Boardwalks Snow-packed boardwalks can be slippery, especially near thermal areas. Wear traction aids over your shoes or boots. ❄️ Enhance Your Experience Download the free National Park Service App (and offline content) before you arrive. ❄️ Connectivity is Limited You will likely not receive calls or texts in the park. Winter travel ends in mid-March when plowing crews begin to clear a winter’s worth of snow. Roads will start to re-open to automobiles in mid-April. For more details, visit go.nps.gov/22039 (link in bio).