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Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road fully reopened

Some Glacier National Park trails remain closed following Wednesday's wintery weather
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UPDATE: 11:28 a.m. - August 29, 2024

Glacier National Park officials reported on Thursday morning that the Going-to-the-Sun-Road is once again fully open to traffic.

A section of the iconic road between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Outlook was closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, due to snow and icy conditions.

The latest information about road conditions at Glacier National Park can be found here.

Park officials noted on Thursday the Hidden Lake Trail and the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet are closed due to hazardous conditions.

Click here to view the latest Glacier National Park trail status information.

Visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week.


ORIGINAL REPORT: August 28, 2024

Glacier National Park reports that part of the Going-to-the-Sun Road has been closed due to winter weather.

The road is closed between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Outlook due to snow and icy conditions.

Park officials state the closure will remain in place until conditions improve and conditions will be continually to determine when the closure can be lifted.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday for areas above 5,000 feet, including Logan Pass, which sits at 6,600 feet.

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The latest information about road conditions at Glacier National Park can be found here.

Visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week.