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How to Visit Yellowstone in Winter: Complete Guide

Is winter a good time to visit Yellowstone?ย ย 

You may be wondering, is it worth visiting Yellowstone in winter?ย  The answer is yes! With stunning scenery, plentiful wildlife and fun winter activities, Yellowstone is a GREAT destination.ย 

A common question I get asked is โ€œCan you go to Yellowstone in the winter?โ€ or โ€œDoes Yellowstone Park close in the winter?โ€ Again the answer is yes, you can definitely visit Yellowstone during winter (part of the park is open all year).

However, your Yellowstone winter trip will not be as straight forward as your summer one.ย  Many facilities, accommodations and roads arenโ€™t open, so visiting Yellowstone National Park in winter does take some extra planning.ย 

This is why I have created this guide to visiting Yellowstone in the winter. Read on for all you need to know to have an amazing Yellowstone Park winter vacation.


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When is it winter in Yellowstone?ย 

Winter can be broken into three separate periods โ€“ two โ€˜shoulderโ€™ seasons and winter proper.ย ย 

Winter at Yellowstone officially starts mid-December and goes through early to mid-March.ย  This is when roads are open for snow travel and you can take a snowcoach or a snow mobile to Old Faithful or Yellowstone Canyon.ย  This is also when all of the parkโ€™s winter activities are in full swing and my when I recommend visiting.ย ย 

It can start snowing as early as the beginning of September in Yellowstone and some facilities close down that early; however, winter really starts in November when most of the roads close to vehicular traffic (see roads section below).ย ย ย ย 

Yellowstone Winter boardwalk with snow

The second shoulder season is from early to mid-March, when the park closes to snow travel, until mid-April when the roads are plowed and open to regular vehicular traffic.ย 

These โ€˜shoulderโ€™ winter seasons, when the park is not fully open for winter activities and snow travel, are not the best time to go. However, the winter months from mid-December to mid-March are great!ย 


The Best Yellowstone Winter toursย ย ย 

Although you can use this guide to plan your own winter trip to Yellowstone National Park, winter tours are another option. There are couple of different kinds of Yellowstone tours.ย 

Winter travel can be tricky, and a tour takes away the difficulty of driving yourself, so a multi-day tour that also includes Grand Teton National Park, is one option.ย  The other is to take a day tour into the park and arrange the rest yourself.ย ย ย ย 

This day tour of the northern section of Yellowstone starts in nearby Bozeman. It includes a short stop at the Gardener Visitor Center and there are good chances of seeing bison, elk, wolves, and bighorn sheep.ย 

You visit the Mammoth Springs area and see these incredible travertine terraces surrounded by snow. The day ends with a soak in natural outdoor hot springs.ย  Nothing quite beats soaking in hot mineral spring water when itโ€™s freezing cold outside the water!ย 

โžก๏ธ Book this VIP one-day northern Yellowstone winter tour hereย 

This 4-day winter tour includes Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.ย  It starts in Grand Teton and the National Elk Refuge just north of Jackson, and includes a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the elk refuge.ย 

The Yellowstone portion is via West Yellowstone.ย  Winter tours into the park are in a snow coach to see Old Faithful erupting and other geysers and colored pools in the area, plus the Fountain Paint Pots.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ Book this four-day tour of Grand Teton and Yellowstone in winter hereย 

Yellowstone Winter Old Faithful with snow

How much does it cost to get into Yellowstone?ย 

The entrance fee to Yellowstone is $35/ week for vehicles, $30/ week for motorbikes or snow mobiles and $20/ week for individuals (hikers/ cyclists/ skiers). When traveling by snowcoach or shuttle, passes admit a signer and up to three additional persons (16 and older) for a total of four people.ย ย 

However, if you plan to visit more than a couple of parks in a year (or the same park more than twice), then look at getting the America the Beautiful Pass.ย ย ย ย 

It gives you unlimited access for a year (from date of purchase) to over 2,000 federal recreation sites including all U.S. national parks plus national forest and BLM lands.ย  It includes admission for one vehicle or four people (for places that charge per person).ย 

โžก๏ธ Buy the America the Beautiful Pass hereย 


Yellowstone Winter Weatherย ย 

It is not only cold, but is also snows a lot in Yellowstone in winter, especially at the higher elevations.ย ย 

How cold does Yellowstone get in the winter?ย ย 

Yellowstone winter temperatures typically range from 0ยฐF to 20ยฐF (-20ยฐC to -5ยฐC) during the day. Night time and higher elevations temperatures are much colder and the record low temperature is -66ยฐF (-54ยฐC)!ย 

Yellowstone Winter Yellowstone Canyon and Yellowstone Waterfall frozen

What is the coldest month in Yellowstone?ย 

December is the coldest month, and January is the snowiest.ย 

The average temperatures and average snowfalls are:ย 

โ„๏ธ November: Average temperature 36ยฐF | 15ยฐC. Average snowfall 12.05 inches
โ„๏ธ December: Average temperature 26ยฐF | 7ยฐC. Average snowfall 18.55 inches
โ„๏ธ January: Average temperature 27ยฐF | 7ยฐ C. Average snowfall 20.05 inches
โ„๏ธ February: Average temperature 31ยฐF | 8ยฐC.ย  Average snowfall 14.44 inches
โ„๏ธ March: Average temperature 40ยฐF | 16ยฐC. Average snowfall 12.2 inches
โ„๏ธ April: Average temperature 47ยฐF | 22ยฐC. Average snowfall 8.27 inchesย 


Yellowstone Visitor Center Winter Optionsย ย 

Yellowstone National Park winter hours vary, though most of them are closed in winter.ย 

โ„น๏ธ West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Chamber of Commerce) is open most of the year.ย  From early October to late May, itโ€™s open Monday โ€“ Sunday: 8:00 am โ€“ 5:00 pm.
โ„น๏ธ West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk) is open from mid-December to mid-March Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm.ย  However, itโ€™s closed November 1 โ€“ mid-December and mid-March โ€“ mid-April.ย 

All of the other visitor centers are closed in winter:ย 

โ„น๏ธ Canyon Village Visitor Education Center is open most of the year. Closed in spring (mid-March โ€“ mid-April and winter (early November โ€“ mid-December). Open as a Winter Warming Hut mid-December โ€“ mid-March.
โ„น๏ธ Fishing Bridge Visitor Center is closed early October โ€“ mid-June
โ„น๏ธ Madison Information Station is closed early-October 4 โ€“ early-June
โ„น๏ธ Albright Visitor Center (Mammoth Hot Springs) is open all year. Closed Thanksgiving
โ„น๏ธ Grant Visitor Center is closed mid-October โ€“ late-May
โ„น๏ธ Museum of the National Park Ranger is closed late-August โ€“ early-July
โ„น๏ธ Norris Geyser Basin Museum is closed mid-October โ€“ late-May
โ„น๏ธ Old Faithful Visitor Education Center is closed mid-March โ€“ Mid-April and November โ€“ mid-December (between seasons)
โ„น๏ธ West Thumb Information Station is closed mid-October โ€“ late-May


Yellowstone Winter Road Closures / Openingsย 

Is Yellowstone open in winter?ย 

Many people ask โ€œCan you visit Yellowstone in the winter?โ€ย  Yes, you can, but Yellowstone winter access is definitely more limited.ย 

First up, in early November, most roads are closed completely.ย  However, the northern road from the North Gate near Gardner through the park via Lamar Valley to the Northeast Gate is open to regular traffic year-round.ย  So, can you drive through Yellowstone in the winter?ย  Yes, on this route.ย ย 

So, you can visit Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley by yourself in a regular vehicle every month of the year.ย 

Keep in mind, though, that the Beartooth Highway which leads to the Northeast Entrance is closed in winter, so the only way to get to the park (unless you live in Cooke City) is through the North Entrance.ย 

Yellowstone Winter Mommoth Hot Springs travertine terraces with snowy mountains behind them

For November and the first half of December, this is the only section of Yellowstone that is open.ย 

Starting in mid-December, when enough snow has accumulated, the rest of the park opens to over snow travel. This lasts until early-mid-March.ย ย 

Read More:

โžก๏ธ How To get To Yellowstone National Park
โžก๏ธ Guide to the Lamar Valley Drive

Which Yellowstone entrances are open in winter?ย 

All of them.ย  Dates can vary slightly each year, but roads usually open for over-snow travel (snowmobiles and snow coaches) mid-December:ย ย 

๐ŸŸข West Entrance to Old Faithful
๐ŸŸข Mammoth to Old Faithful
๐ŸŸข Old Faithful to West Thumb
๐ŸŸข South Entrance to Lake
๐ŸŸข Lake to Canyon
๐ŸŸข Canyon to Norris
๐ŸŸข Lake to Lake Butte Overlookย ย 

East Entrance to Lake Butte Overlook (Sylvan Pass)ย ย 

Roads are scheduled to close to over-snow travel on slightly different dates in the first 2 weeks of March:ย ย 

โ›” Mammoth to Norris
โ›” Norris to Madison; Norris to Canyon
โ›” Canyon to Fishing Bridge
โ›” All remaining groomed roadsย ย 

The park is then closed again (other than the northern corridor) for all traffic while roads are plowed.ย  The roads then open back up for regular vehicular traffic on different dates from mid-April to late May:

๐ŸŸข West Entrance to Madison Junction, Mammoth to Old Faithful, Norris to Canyon
๐ŸŸข East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), Canyon to Lake
๐ŸŸข South Entrance to West Thumb, Lake Village to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), Tower Junction to Tower Fall
๐ŸŸข Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass)
๐ŸŸข TBD (snow dependent: Beartooth Highway, Cooke City to Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

Roads will typically close to regular vehicular traffic:

โ›” Mid-October: Beartooth Highway between Red Lodge, MN and Cooke City
โ›” Beginning of November: All remaining roads except the road between North Entrance and northeast Entrance

NOTE: the road east from Cooke City to Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is usually possible until early November (depending on winter conditions)


Over Snow Travel

Whatโ€™s Over Snow Travel?ย 

Yellowstone Winter snowcoach

There are four options for over snow travel in Yellowstone.ย 

1. Snowmobile Tours (day tours)ย 

Operator / Websiteย Phone Numberย Gate Operates fromย Tour Optionsย 
Backcountry Adventuresย 800-924-7669ย Westย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
Yellowstone Expeditions *ย 800-728-9333ย Westย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
See Yellowstone Alpen Guidesย 800-221-1151ย Westย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
Yellowstone Vacation Toursย 800-426-7669ย West and Northย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย ย 
Gary Fales Outfittingย 307-587-3970ย Eastย 
Old Faithful Snowmobile Toursย 800-253-7130ย Southย Old Faithfulย ย 
Scenic Safarisย 307-734-8898ย SouthOld Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 

* Also operates the Yellowstone Yurt Camp near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River (see Yellowstone National Park winter lodging below)ย 

2. Snowcoach Tours (day tours)ย 

Operator / Websiteย Phone Numberย Gate Operates fromย Tour Optionsย 
Backcountry Adventuresย 800-924-7669ย Westย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
See Yellowstone Alpen Guidesย 800-221-1151ย Westย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
Yellowstone Vacation Toursย 800-426-7669ย Westย ย Old Faithfulย 
Grand Canyonย 
Scenic Safarisย 307-734-8898ย SouthOld Faithfulย ย 

3. Old Faithful Snowcoach Shuttleย 

Operator / Websiteย Phone Numberย Gate Operates fromย 
Backcountry Adventuresย 800-924-7669ย Westย 
Scenic Safarisย 307-734-8898ย South
Yellowstone Expeditions *ย 800-728-9333ย Westย 
Yellowstone National Park Lodgesย 307-344-7311ย Northย 

4. Your own snowmobile

You can do this as part of the non-commercially guided snowmobile program.ย 

Winter travel hours are 7:00 am to 9:00 pm except for the East Entrance Road and South Entrance Road which open at 8:00 am.ย ย 

Yellowstone Winter Old Faithful sign and lots of snow

Getting to Yellowstone in Winterย ย 

There are a few options for driving to Yellowstone in winter.ย ย ย 

If youโ€™re trying to decide how to get to Yellowstone in winter, the two main access points are Gardener in the northwest and West Yellowstone in the West.ย  Although the Northeast Entrance is open, you canโ€™t get there from further points east.ย  The other option is to head up from Jackson in the south and take an over snow tour from the south entrance.ย 

Some common questions are:ย 

โ€œCan you drive to Old Faithful in the winter?โ€ย 

No, but you can take a snow coach shuttle if youโ€™re staying there, or a day tour by snow coach or snow mobile.ย 

โ€œCan you drive to Mammoth Hot Springs in the winter?โ€ย 

Yes, you can drive down from Bozeman via Gardner.ย  The road is open to regular vehicles all year. The rangers do sometimes close roads temporarily after heavy snow until the road is plowed, so be prepared to be a little flexible with your plans.ย ย 

โ€œCan you drive from Jackson Hole to Yellowstone in winter?โ€ย 

You can only drive to the South Entrance or West Entrance.ย  From there, you will need to take an over snow tour.

โ€œCan You Drive to the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone in winter?โ€ย 

Yes, you can drive from Cooke City through this entrance and into the park.ย  The road is plowed all the way through the Lamar Valley to Mammoth Hot Springs and through the North Entrance to Gardner and beyond.ย 

However, access is blocked east of Cooke City, since the Beartooth Pass is closed.ย  So, you canโ€™t actually access the park from this direction unless you are only coming from Cooke City.ย 

โ€œCan You Drive to the Southeast Entrance of Yellowstone in winter?โ€ย 

Yes, but this requires going over the Sylvan Pass.ย  This is closed if there is a danger of an avalanche, so always check current conditions.ย  The road into the park from this entrance is closed, however, so you need to take over the snow transport from the entrance into the park.ย 

Yellowstone Winter Lamar Valley and bison

Where to Stay in Yellowstone in Winterย 

Where should I stay for Yellowstone in winter? When visiting Yellowstone in winter, lodging is more limited, but there are a couple of options inside the park as well as accommodations in Gardner just outside the north entrance and West Yellowstone just outside the west gate.ย  West Yellowstone is the most popular Yellowstone winter lodging option.ย 

Is it better to stay in Yellowstone or outside?ย 

Both have pros and cons, as with most things in life. There is nothing quite like being inside the park, and it gives you a chance to more fully explore the area.ย  However, it is not cheap to stay inside the park and there are areas in the park, notably the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone area, that has only very limited accommodations options and is mostly commonly visited as a day trip.ย ย ย ย ย ย 

Where to stay inside Yellowstone National Park in winterย ย 

There are four Yellowstone winter lodging options.ย  There are two Yellowstone lodges/ hotels open in winter and two camping options.ย 

Note that when staying in Yellowstone in winter, youโ€™ll also need to make sure that you have your transportation sorted out.ย ย 

Yellowstone Winter Lodge / Hotel Optionsย 

There are two lodges open inside the park in winter.ย  Both are open from mid-December to the beginning of March.ย ย 

Because options are limited and extremely popular, I strongly recommend booking as far in advance as possible.ย  If everything inside the park is booked out, there are still options outside the park (see below).ย 

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabinsย 
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Located in the north region of the park that you can drive to, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel along with its dining room, gift shop, ski shop, and day tour operations, is open in winter.ย  They have deluxe hotel rooms, suites and four cabins with private hot tubs inside each of them.ย 

โžก๏ธ Check Prices and Availability for Mammoth Hot Springs Hotelย 

Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabinsย 
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Located near the Old Faithful geyser and the Upper Geyser Basin, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and cabins and its restaurant the Geyser Grill and Bear Den Gift Shop are open through winter.

You can rent skis in the Bear Den Ski Shop and there is an outdoor skating rink with free skate rentals.ย  The lodge is super cozy, with large fireplaces throughout. They offer deluxe lodge rooms, spacious Western Cabins and more basic Frontier Cabins.ย ย 

The only way to get there is by over snow travel.ย  For information on how to get to Old Faithful Snow Lodge in winter, see the Over Snow Travel section above.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ Check Prices and Availability for Old Faithful Snow Lodgeย 

Yellowstone Winter Camping Optionsย 

There are also two camping options, including one that is available even in the shoulder season.ย 

Mammoth Campgroundย ย 

This NPS campground is the only campground in the national park that is open all year.ย  From mid-October to the beginning of May, there are fewer sites available and there are no reservations taken.ย  The campground is open to RVs and tents.ย 

Nights in winter are almost always below zero (Fahrenheit!), so if you plan to camp in winter, you will need to be prepared.

โžก๏ธ Check my Guide to the Best Tent Heaters and Guide to the Best Generator for Tent Camping and Best Generators for RVs.ย  You will need them!ย 

Canyon Yurt Campย 

The yurt camp is the only place to stay on the Canyon region of the park.ย  Located just half a mile from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the Yellowstone Falls, it is ideal for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.ย 

โžก๏ธ Read my Guide to the Best Snowshoes if you want to buy some before you go.

The camp has two large heated yurts that are communal areas for dining and gathering.ย  There are also small individual cabin huts with propane heaters for sleeping, as well as shower facilities and even a sauna!ย 

The yurt camp is operated by Yellowstone Expeditions and you can check availability and prices.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ Read my Yellowstone Camping Guide for more information about camping in Yellowstone

Where to stay near Yellowstone National Park in winterย ย 

There are also plenty of accommodations available outside the park, but nearby. These include Bozeman and Gardner in the north and West Yellowstone, which is just outside the parkโ€™s west entrance.ย 

West Yellowstone Winter Lodging Optionsย 

Luxury Option: 1872 Innย 
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This adults-only boutique hotel is stylish and comfortable.ย  Each room has a gas fireplace and is decorated with simple wood finishes.ย  There is a sauna and fitness center and a continental breakfast is included.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ Check Availability for 1872 Innย 

Mid-Range Option: Clubhouse Innย 
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This comfortable mid-range hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub.ย  Each room has a private bathroom, fridge, microwave and coffee-making facilities.ย  Continental breakfast is included.ย 

โžก๏ธ Check Availability at Clubhouse Innย 

Budget Option: Alโ€™s Westward Ho Motelย 
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Located right next to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, this motel has basic but comfortable rooms with private bathrooms.ย 

โžก๏ธ Check Availability at Alโ€™s Westward Ho Motelย 

Vacation Rentals/ Airbnbs in West Yellowstoneย ย ย 

My top pick is this awesome four-bedroom cabin in the woods. With stunning mountain views, modern luxury and cozy comfort, this is an ideal place to stay in winter.ย 

โžก๏ธ Check out my Guide to the Best Vacation Rentals Near Yellowstone for more options.ย 


Dining Options in Yellowstone in Winterย 

In the Mammoth area, your dining options are the Mammoth General Store and the Mammoth Terrace Grillย 

In the Old Faithful area, your dining options are the Old Faithful Snow Lodge Geyser Grill and the Old Faithful Snow Lodge Dining Room.ย ย 

In the Canyon area, the yurt camp has a dining room for guests.ย 


What to Wear in Yellowstone National Park in Winterย ย 

The most important thing to keep in mind when packing for Yellowstone National Park during winterย is layers โ€“ and lots of them. Winters are COLD and you will need to dress appropriately.ย  Some essential items are:ย 

A jacket for extreme cold weatherย 

A really good jacket is essential in Grand Teton in winter because it can get very cold.

โžก๏ธ Check out my Guide To The Best Winter Jackets For Extreme Cold for detailed information on exactly what to look for, as well as reviews and recommendations.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ Check prices and additional reviews for my top picks for women, the Colombia Heavenly Hooded Jacket and check out my recommended winter jacket for men, the North Face Altier Triclimate Jacketย 

Glovesย ย 

You will definitely need a really good pair of warm winter gloves for your winter trip to the Tetons.ย  For menโ€™s gloves for extreme cold, check out these Kingsbom unisex glovesย 

โžก๏ธ For womenโ€™s winter gloves for extreme cold weather, take a look at these Tough unisex gloves.ย 

Good winter bootsย 

Nothing can make you more miserable than cold feet in winter!ย  So much so, that I have written detailed guides to help you choose the best ones.ย 

โžก๏ธ Read my Guide To The Best Menโ€™s Winter Boots.ย  If you want to cut to the chase and get my top pick, you can buy the Salomon X Ultra menโ€™s winter hiking boot hereย 

โžก๏ธ For women, read my Guide To The Best Winter Boots For Women.ย  Check out my top pick, the Sorel Winter Carnival for women hereย 

Socksย 

The best socks for extreme cold weather that Iโ€™ve found are these ALS wool socks for women and these Dickies thermal socks for men.ย 

A warm hatย 

I love this soft Botack beanie that is ideal for skiing, hiking or just being outside in the area in winter.ย  Check out the color options on Amazon.ย 

Thermal underwearย 

Thermal underwear is your friend in winter!ย  If you need to get some, check out Thermajohn thermal underwear for men and Thermajane womenโ€™s thermal long johns set.ย 

โžก๏ธ Read my Guide to Packing for Winter Travel with Essential Packing List for Winter Vacation Trips to make sure you have everything you need.ย 


Winter Photographyย 

Although the days are short in winter, the sun is low in the sky all day, which makes nice for photos. Here are some tips for photography in the snow.ย 

Cold weather can drain your batteries very quickly, so take some extra batteries for your camera with you.ย  Try to keep them warm by putting them in a pocket rather than leaving them in a camera bag.ย 

Yellowstone Winter bison and snow and river

Winter Safety in Yellowstone National Parkย 

Winter is cold, snowy and slippery, so you will need to be prepared.ย  Pay careful attention to the What to Wear section above.ย 

Stay Hydratedย 

Because Yellowstone is actually at a high elevation, and this is exacerbated by cold temperatures, it is easy to get dehydrated.ย  So, be sure you take extra drinking water (and keep it warm enough so that it doesnโ€™t freeze).

Because it can be so cold outside, youโ€™ll need to take some measures to prevent your water from freezing.ย  Two tricks are:

โ€ผ๏ธ keep it inside your jacket; and
โ€ผ๏ธ have an insulated water bottle or tumbler.ย 

โžก๏ธ You can get a Yeti insulated tumbler here if you need one.ย 

Driving Dangersย 

When driving either on the northern road inside the park or on roads nearby, make sure you have winter tires and/ or chains on your tires and always check current conditions daily.ย  If you want to pull over to view wildlife, make sure that you only use plowed pullouts, or you may find yourself stranded in a drift of snow.ย ย 

Winter Hiking/ Walking Tipsย 

When hiking/ walking on boardwalks and trails, always have traction on your feet.ย  The best way to do this is to wear Microspikes.ย  These are spiked chains that slip over the bottom of your hiking boots.ย  I LOVE these โ€“ they really do make a huge difference when hiking in winter.ย 

โžก๏ธ Read my Guide to the Best Microspikes for more information about what to look for or pick up the ones that I wear and love, the Kahtoola MICROspikes here.ย ย 

โžก๏ธ If youโ€™re going to be doing any hiking, check out my Winter Day Hike Essentials list to make sure you have everything you need.ย  If you head out off the main groomed trails, be very mindful of winter weather and conditions.ย 

Avalanche Safetyย 

Avalanches do occur in and around Yellowstone. Always check current conditions and practice basic avalanche safety if you are heading out alone anywhere.ย 

Travel Insuranceย 

Finally, winter is not the time to skip travel insurance.ย  With icy and snowy conditions, thereโ€™s an increased chance of accidents, flight cancellations, etc., so I strongly recommend making sure you have some form of travel insurance for all Yellowstone winter trips.ย ย ย 

โžก๏ธ A great insurance option is Travelex.โ€ฏ It has coverage for all youโ€™ll need. You can compare Travel Insurance plans here or get a quote right now:

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Yellowstone Winter Activitiesย 

What is there to do in Yellowstone in the winter? Turns out, plenty.ย  Read my Guide to The Best Things to Do in Yellowstone in Winter for all the details (coming soon).ย 

โžก๏ธ Read more: Guide to the Lamar Valley Drive

Have an amazing Yellowstone winter vacation!

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About the Authorย 

James Ian at Yosemite

James Ian is aย national park, campingย andย hiking expert.

He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of theย national parksย in the United States. Withย over 35 years experienceย in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as aย travel plannerย whoโ€™s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.

Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James hasย published detailed itinerariesย for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well asย in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.

As a national park expert, James has contributed to manyย publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.

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