Sections Of Highly Popular National Park Closed After Snowfall

Glacier National Park had to close sections of the park temporarily after experiencing snowfall.

Glacier National Park, located in Montana, had to close parts of its “Going to the Sun Road” after snowfall occurred near Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook.

The park reported the Hidden Lake Trail and the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Granite Park were closed due to hazardous conditions such as snow and slush.

The sections of the park have since been reopened.

Take a look:

There are two counties in the United States right now under a Winter Weather Advisory any my sister happens to be in one of them.

Glacier National Park is seeing snow today❄️ pic.twitter.com/akqCiiNUt1

— Dalton Mullinax (@MullinaxWX) August 28, 2024

The Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook due to winter weather, snow, and icy conditions, according to Glacier National Park. https://t.co/gaARubj1S8

— NBC Montana (@NBCMontana) August 28, 2024

Per Montana Right Now:

The Going to the Sun Road is now fully open.

The road closed at approximately 2:00 p.m. yesterday, between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook.

Due to hazardous conditions caused by snow, slush, and ice, the Hidden Lake Trail and the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet are closed.

The closures will remain in place until conditions improve. The park will continually evaluate trail conditions to see when the closures can be lifted. Check the park website for updated trail status information.

Visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week. Check the weather forecast and park road status before you visit, dress for varying degrees of weather, carry the ten essentials, and be on alert for potential hazards on roadways and trails.

I saw on the news they closed a couple of road in Glacier National Park in Montana.
Up to 3-6 inches of snow.
We don't close roads if there is 3-6 feet of snow.
No chains and people get turned back until mandatory snow tires are required up here.
We can get snow in mid July. pic.twitter.com/ffmRmCjaDw

— Jack Baker (@JackdbCanada) August 29, 2024

Per KPAX:

Glacier National Park officials reported on Thursday morning that the Going-to-the-Sun-Road is once again fully open to traffic.

A section of the iconic road between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Outlook was closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, due to snow and icy conditions.

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Park officials noted on Thursday the Hidden Lake Trail and the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet are closed due to hazardous conditions.