Comments on the EIS should be sent to Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190. BACK TO TOP . Tim Gourley Hon. Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Michael Finley announced today the park's first section of road inside the park is scheduled to close for the fall season on Tuesday, October 10, 2000. Beginning November 6, snow will be allowed to accumulate on park roadways in preparation for the winter season.
Winter oversnow road openings are dependent on sufficient snow.
On Wednesday, March 7, Norris Junction to Madison Junction, and Norris Junction to Canyon will close. All remaining groomed roads will close to oversnow vehicle use at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2001. When the interior park roads close to automobile traffic on November 6, non-motorized travel in the form of bicycles, roller blades and roller skis, will be allowed as long as weather permits. Specific information on these types of activities can be obtained by contacting the park. Weather conditions could temporarily close some roads earlier than scheduled.