Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding across Glacier National Park, prompting multiple temporary closures. Rising water levels and unstable ground conditions are affecting roads, trails, and infrastructure.
The entire Many Glacier Valley, including Many Glacier Hotel, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and the Many Glacier Campground, is closed to the public to ensure visitor safety during ongoing flooding in the area. The Many Glacier Hotel and Swiftcurrent Motor Inn have been evacuated due to flooding. All trails in the Many Glacier Valley are closed until further notice.
Heavy rainfall has also impacted access along Going-to‑the-Sun Road. A temporary closure was implemented on June 28 from Avalanche to Jackson Glacier Overlook.
With the increase in water and debris along the road, closure points have been adjusted, the west side closure remains at Avalanche, and the east side closure has moved to Rising Sun. Visitors should expect detours, delays, and limited access while crews respond to hazardous conditions created by fast‑moving water, debris, and saturated soils.
Glacier National Park is working closely with the Federal Highway Administration about when it’s time to reopen the Many Glacier Valley to ensure that access is restored safely.
There is no hiker/biker access past any road closures, and all closure points should be avoided.
The park urges visitors to practice responsible visitation during this weather event. Flooded areas should never be crossed, and all posted closures must be followed. Travelers should check current conditions before arriving and remain flexible with plans as weather and access may change quickly.
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.
SOURCE: Glacier National Park news release
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And a section of the Bear Tooth pass (enters Yellowstone National Park from the north) re-closed due to a snow storm. Global warming?
Weather cycles have occurred long before mankind was present on earth. It was also hot back in the 1930s and in the some of the 1800s.
Unlike the pioneers, I have air conditioning. God bless American ingenuity.