YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
MORNING BRIEFING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Sunrise: 7:22 AM | Sunset: 5:52 PM
ParkData
Generated 8:51 PM
Weather Forecast
Mammoth Hot Springs ~6,200 ft
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This Afternoon
36°F
Light Snow Likely
Precip: 61%
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Tonight
25°F
Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Precip: 31%
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Washington's Birthday
41°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow
Precip: 17%
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Monday Night
24°F
Snow
Precip: 94%
Yellowstone Lake ~7,700 ft
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This Afternoon
28°F
Mostly Sunny
Precip: 6%
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Tonight
16°F
Mostly Clear
Precip: 5%
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Washington's Birthday
27°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Precip: 29%
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Monday Night
15°F
Snow Showers
Precip: 88%
Yesterday's Visitation
| Entrance | Yesterday (Sat, Feb 14) | Same Date (Fri, Feb 14, 2025) | Change | Same Day (Sat, Feb 15, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (Gardiner) | 1,007 | 682 | +48% | 761 | +32% |
| South (Grand Teton) | 0 | 13 | -100% | 11 | -100% |
| East (Cody) | 0 | 3 | -100% | 12 | -100% |
| West (West Yellowstone) | 241 | 13 | +1754% | 234 | +3% |
| Northeast (Cooke City) | 0 | 0 | -- | 72 | -100% |
| Total | 1,248 | 711 | +76% | 1,090 | +14% |
Yesterday (Sat, Feb 14): 1,248 visitors
| vs same date last year: 711 (+76%)
| vs same day last year: 1,090 (+14%)
Wildlife Activity (Last 24 Hours)
No wildlife sightings reported in the last 24 hours.
Community Sightings (via iNaturalist)
- White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) — 2025-10-13 view
- Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) — 2025-06-15 view
- White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) — 2024-11-20 view
- White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) — 2024-11-19 view
- Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) — 2024-02-08 view
River Conditions
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs
| Discharge | 913 CFS | Feb 15, 8:00 PM |
| Gauge Height | 1.02 ft | Feb 15, 8:00 PM |
| Water Temperature | 42 °F | Feb 15, 8:00 PM |
Active Alerts & Closures
Park Closure (1)
Most Park Roads Closed to All Vehicles
Most roads are closed to prepare for commercially-guided snowcoach and snowmobile travel during the winter season, which will begin December 15 (weather depending). The road between the North and Nort…
Information (1)
Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed
Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchas…
Campground Status (Recreation.gov)
| Campground | Area | Status | Reserved | Available | Closed | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mammoth
First-come, first-served. No reservations.
|
North | Open (FCFS) | -- | -- | -- | Walk-in |
| Indian Creek | North | Closed | 0 | 0 | 68 | -- |
| Pebble Creek | Northeast | Closed | 0 | 0 | 27 | -- |
| Tower Fall | Northeast | Closed | 0 | 0 | 31 | -- |
| Lewis Lake | South | Closed | 0 | 0 | 81 | -- |
| Slough Creek | Northeast | Closed | 0 | 0 | 16 | -- |
|
Norris
Closed since 2024. Check NPS for reopening date.
|
Central | Seasonal Closed | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Concessioner Campgrounds (Yellowstone National Park Lodges)
| Campground | Area | Sites | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Bay | Lake | 432 | Seasonal Closed | Opens late May |
| Canyon | Canyon | 273 | Seasonal Closed | Opens late May |
| Grant Village | South | 430 | Seasonal Closed | Opens late June |
| Madison | West | 278 | Seasonal Closed | Opens late April |
| Fishing Bridge RV | Lake | 346 | Seasonal Closed | Opens mid May, full hookups |
Park Information
No active park information notices.
Data Source Status
Weather (weather.gov)
NPS Alerts
NPS Campgrounds
ParkData Sensors
Historical Comparison
USGS Water
iNaturalist
Recreation.gov Availability
Briefing generated at 2/15/2026, 8:51:40 PM (fetch: 1203ms)