YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
MORNING BRIEFING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
Sunrise: 7:28 AM | Sunset: 6:34 PM
ParkData
Generated 6:38 PM
Weather Forecast
Mammoth Hot Springs ~6,200 ft
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Today
45°F
Partly Sunny
Precip: 3%
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Tonight
30°F
Patchy Fog
Precip: 11%
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Saturday
43°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Precip: 28%
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Saturday Night
32°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely
Precip: 67%
Yellowstone Lake ~7,700 ft
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Today
40°F
Mostly Sunny
Precip: 5%
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Tonight
28°F
Snow Showers Likely
Precip: 70%
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Saturday
36°F
Chance Snow Showers
Precip: 50%
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Saturday Night
27°F
Snow Showers Likely
Precip: 61%
Yesterday's Visitation
| Entrance | Yesterday (Thu, Oct 29) | Same Date (Wed, Oct 29, 2025) | Change | Same Day (Thu, Oct 30, 2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (Gardiner) | 1,042 | 955 | +9% | 979 | +6% |
| South (Grand Teton) | 352 | 258 | +36% | 252 | +40% |
| East (Cody) | 200 | 127 | +57% | 147 | +36% |
| West (West Yellowstone) | 938 | 760 | +23% | 709 | +32% |
| Northeast (Cooke City) | 88 | 71 | +24% | 105 | -16% |
| Total | 2,620 | 2,171 | +21% | 2,192 | +20% |
Yesterday (Thu, Oct 29): 2,620 visitors
| vs same date last year: 2,171 (+21%)
| vs same day last year: 2,192 (+20%)
Wildlife Activity (Last 24 Hours)
No wildlife sightings reported in the last 24 hours.
Community Sightings (via iNaturalist)
River Conditions
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs
| Discharge | 1,120 CFS | Oct 30, 6:00 PM |
| Gauge Height | 1.22 ft | Oct 30, 6:00 PM |
| Water Temperature | 45 °F | Oct 30, 6:15 PM |
Active Alerts & Closures
Park Closure (1)
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hy…
Information (3)
Most Park Roads Closing to Regular Vehicles November 1
The last day to enjoy most of the park in a regular vehicle is October 31. Most roads will open to guided oversnow tours on December 15 (weather permitting). The road between the North and Northeast e…
Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge
Expect a single lane of traffic with up to 15-minute delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 through November 24, 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, 80,000 lbs…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 | 30 | -- |
| 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 10/30/2026, 6:38:23 PM (fetch: 1367ms)