Plowing operations on Beartooth Highway, May 19, 2021. Photo: Jacob W. Frank // NPS

YELLOWSTONE — Yellowstone National Park announced that the Beartooth Highway, US 212, will open Friday, May 28 at 8 a.m. The road will be open between Red Lodge, Montana and Cooke City, Montana.

The opening will be based on weather conditions, which can change quickly in the area. The road may temporarily close during the season depending on weather conditions.

Crews have been hard at work this spring, clearing the road. The road receives significant snow accumulation throughout the year and may close at any time throughout the summer due to dangerous driving conditions and snowfall.

Beartooth Highway is set to open Friday, May 28. Photo: Jacob W. Frank // NPS
Snowbanks on Beartooth Highway Photo: Jacob W. Frank // NPS
Plowing operations on Beartooth Highway, May 19. Photo: Jacob W. Frank // NPS

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.