RED LODGE, Mont. — The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will remain temporarily closed until hazardous winter conditions improve, Yellowstone National Park announced Friday morning.

According to the park, a substantial amount of snow fell over the Memorial Day weekend, creating large drifts and dangerous avalanche conditions. Segments of the highway have four to six feet of snow and more precipitation is expected over the coming days.

Crews have erred on the side of safety and discontinued snow removal until conditions improve. They will work to clear the significant amount of snow from the highway when it is safe to do so.

Check the Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation websites for road updates and status throughout the summer.

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