They close the first part of November in order to allow the snow to build up on the roads in anticipation of the snowcoach and snowmobile traffic during the winter. They will re-open again in mid December for the winter traffic.
In the spring, usually around March 15, the Park will close once again. This time the closure is to allow the National Park Service the opportunity to clear the roads of snow in anticipation of the summer season. Depending on the snow conditions, they will generally open the park to vehicle traffic around the 15th of April.
Be sure to check the National Park Service web page for current opening and closing dates for the Park.
It would be a shame for you to travel all the way here only to find out that the Park is closed.
The once exception to this closure is that the North entrance at Gardiner, Montana remains open all year around. This is due to the fact that the children of the NPS employees attend school in Gardiner. The road has to be kept open to vehicle traffic in order for them to get to school.
Be aware, however, that you cannot access Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from the North entrance in the winter.
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