Yellowstone National Park officials announced Beartooth Highway which runs from Red Lodge to Cooke City will open to the public Friday morning, weather permitting.
Beartooth Highway is located east of the park's Northeast Entrance.
Officials advise park visitors to be alert for changing weather conditions which include heavy snow and other winter conditions causing hazardous driving conditions.
Yellowstone National Park released the following information:
Weather-permitting, Beartooth Highway (US-212) to open Friday, May 26
Stay informed about road status and weather conditions
Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m.
Watch for quickly changing weather, including winter conditions with heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions.
Temporary road closures due to winter weather can occur any time on the highway given its high elevation. Plan to have alternate routes for travel should the highway close.