Glacier National Park is preparing for a temporary closure of the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road over the weekend due to potential inclement weather. Park officials are monitoring the forecasted weather system which could result in hazardous road conditions.
The National Weather Service issued a hydrologic outlook, and a winter storm watch from Friday evening through into Sunday. The prolonged rain event could produce 2-4 inches in a 48-hour period which could result in potential rock and debris slides along steep terrain in Glacier National Park.
From Saturday afternoon through Sunday higher elevations of Glacier National Park, such as Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass could get heavy wet snow accumulation of up to a foot for elevations above 6,000 feet and up to 4 inches for elevations down to 4,000 feet. If conditions dictate, Going-to-the-Sun Road will be closed between Avalanche and Rising Sun.
Glacier National Park visitors are highly encourage to be prepared for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week. Park officials ask visitors to check the weather forecast and the park website before your visit, dress for varying degrees of weather, and be on alert for potential hazards on roadways and trails. Visitors can also sign up for Glacier National Park notifications to receive road status updates by texting GNPROADS to 333111.
