Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Snowpack Information Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Snotel Weather Stations Yellowstone National Park Radar and Satellite Reports Weather Stations within 50 Miles of Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park WebCams - Live Weather Yellowstone's Average Temperatures and Precipitationĭata provided by the Western Regional Climate Center and is public information and is not copyrightedĪll Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit ~ All Snow Depths are in Inches Please see the Yellowstone Daily Winter Weather Reports for archived winter weather information. Cross-country skis or snowshoes are a 'must' in winter if you plan to go beyond the main roads and boardwalks. Don't forget to cover your face as frostbite can result. Layers of clothing and warm boots are a must as well as gloves or mittens to protect your hands and fingers.

Take advantage of the warming huts (heated shelters) provided in some park areas. Always carry extra clothing when hiking, skiing, or snowmobiling. Snowmobilers and skiers should always check on temperatures and wind chill forecasts subzero weather can make travel dangerous even with proper gear. Remember that when the temperature has been -54° F and goes up to -20° F, it may feel a lot warmer, but it is still -20° F and extreme exercise without adequate covering can cause damage to your body. At higher elevations, 200-400 inches / 5 - 10 meters of snowfall have been recorded. Annual snowfall averages near 150 inches / 380 cm in most of the park. The lowest temperature recorded in Yellowstone was -66° F / -54° C near West Yellowstone on. Yellowstone also typically experiences periods of bitterly cold weather. Occasionally, warm 'chinook' winds will push daytime temperatures into the 40s F / 5 - 10° C, causing significant melting of snowpack-especially at lower elevations. Subzero overnight temperatures are common. Winter temperatures often hover near 0° F / -20° C throughout the day but may reach highs in the 20s F / -5° C. If you plan to visit Yellowstone during spring or fall, call ahead for current weather and road information since sudden storms may result in cold temperatures, snow and/or temporary road closures. Good walking shoes and layers of clothing are recommended throughout the year. Sudden storms can cause a drop in temperature or result in precipitation.

Snowstorms increase in frequency and intensity as the weeks go by. Overnight temperatures can fall into the teens and single digits / -10° to -20° C. Good walking shoes and layers of clothing are recommended throughout the year.įall weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10° to 20° lower than summer readings - highs in the 40s to 60s F / 5 - 20° C. Stop at visitor centers or ranger stations for weather forecasts. Sudden storms may result bringing in cold temperatures, snow and/or temporary road closures.

We recommend that you bring a warm jacket and rain gear even in the summer. During lightning storms get off water or beaches and stay away from ridges, exposed places, and isolated trees. June can be cool and rainy July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers and lightning storms are common. Depending on the elevation, temperatures may even fall into the 20s F / -5° C with a light freeze making the nights cool so if you are camping be prepared. Temperatures may drop into the 30s and 40s F / 0 - 10° C. Good walking shoes and layers of clothing are recommended throughout the year.Īverage maximum summer temperatures are usually in the 70s F / 25° C and occasionally in the 80s F / 30° C in the lower elevations. Call ahead for currant weather conditions and road information since sudden storms may result in cold temperatures, snow and/or temporary road closures. Spring visitors should be prepared for any type of weather. We recommend that you bring a warm jacket and rain gear. Storms in late May and early June may result in significant accumulations of snow. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather unpredictability, more than anything else, characterizes Yellowstone's weather. Overnight temperatures fall below freezing and may plunge near 0° F / -20° C. Average daytime readings fall in the 40s to 50s F / 5 - 15° C, reaching the 60s and 70s F / 15 - 25° C by late May and June. It's not uncommon for April and May to be cold and snowy.

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