News release by the National Park Service
UPDATE (JUNE 24, 2025) – Going-to-the-Sun Road has reopened after park officials made the proactive decision to close it at 8 pm on June 20 due to heavy rain and snowfall that made the area susceptible to mudslides and icy conditions.
Park rangers accessed the roadway and after evaluating today’s weather forecast, opened the road around 10:30 am this morning. The road had been closed from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook.
Check the park website for updated trail status information. Visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather if they plan to travel to the park this week.
Check the weather forecast and park road status before you visit, dress for varying degrees of weather, carry the ten essentials, and be on alert for potential hazards on roadways and trails.
ORIGINAL POST (JUNE 22, 2025):
News release by the National Park Service
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – Due to heavy rain and predicted snowfall, Glacier National Park is implementing a temporary road closure of the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road. The closure will extend from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook at 8:00 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning from 2:00 am Saturday to noon on Sunday. Heavy, wet snow is expected above 5000 feet of elevation. There is a high chance of 5 to 12 inches of snow above 6000 feet, with a possibility of 2 feet of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph in the highest terrain.
Visitors are advised to expect disruptions from snow, including dangerous or impossible travel conditions. Backcountry hikers may have difficulty navigating high elevation trails and should plan accordingly.
The closure area of Going-to-the-Sun Road may change as needed for visitor and staff safety. Glacier National Park will evaluate and re-open the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road when conditions improve.
Visitors are reminded that weather conditions can change quickly, and park travelers should always be prepared for inclement weather. Check the park website for the most up to date information. Visitors can also sign up for GNP notifications to receive road status updates by texting GNPROADS to 333111.
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