[VIDEO] Summer Snow Blankets US-212 Beartooth Highway, WY/MT Beartooth Highway snow arrived weeks ahead of schedule this weekend, dusting one of the country’s highest roads in Montana and Wyoming. An early cold front dropped 1 to 3 inches of accumulation above 10,000 feet on Sunday, Aug. 30, according to K2 Radio. Temperatures at the higher elevations fell to around 32 degrees as the system moved through. Related: Map […] SnowBrains | August 31, 2026 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway, WY/MT, Closes Due to Inclement Weather The Beartooth Highway, the famous scenic byway in Montana and Wyoming, is closed due to a severe weather forecast. The highway was expected to receive up to three inches of snow within 24 hours, according to the Wyoming Department of Transport (WYDOT). The report also indicated that wind gusts could be up to 55 mph, posing a significant threat to […] Weather Joseph Kaufmann | June 29, 2026 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway, MT, Set to Open For Summer Season Tomorrow, Weather Permitting The iconic Beartooth Highway is officially scheduled to open for the 2026 season tomorrow, Friday, May 22, at 8:00 a.m. according to the Montana Department of Transportation. While crews have been working through final snow removal and road repairs to prepare the 68-mile scenic route for Memorial Day weekend travelers, the state agency emphasizes that the opening remains strictly weather-dependent. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 21, 2026 0 Comments
Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts in the World As spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere and resorts are pivoting to mountain biking, hiking, or other summer activities, a small number of ski resorts and areas around the globe defy seasonal norms and have just started or are gearing up for their skiing and boarding season. These hidden gems are so remotely located they are rendered inaccessible during the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 24, 2026 1 Comment
Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Today Due to Forecasted 18″ of Snow Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close on Friday, October 3, at noon due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. This is the first time the pass has closed this fall. “Temporary CLOSURE of BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY — US212 (Beartooth Highway/Beartooth Pass) will close Friday October 3rd at Noon. Currently, there is […] Weather SnowBrains | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway, MT, to Open for 2025 Season Today With Beartooth Basin Ski Area Opening Next Week, Pending Weather The Beartooth Highway, one of the highest and most scenic roads in the United States and home to summer-only ski area Beartooth Basin, is expected to open for the season on Friday, May 23, as crews wrap up final snow removal and road repairs ahead of Memorial Day weekend. “The work involves more than just snow removal,” transportation officials wrote […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
10,947′ Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Tomorrow For the Winter On Tuesday, October 15 at 8 a.m., the Beartooth Highway (US-212) south of Red Lodge, MT, will close for the winter. “Beartooth Highway (US212) from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Montana will be close at 8 a.m. Oct. 15. The last day to enjoy driving the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, […] SnowBrains | October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Weather-Permitting, Beartooth Highway (US-212) From Red Lodge to Cooke City, MT, Projected to Open June 1 Highway currently open for 19 miles from Red Lodge, Montana to Vista Point Weather permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, is projected to open on Saturday, June 1. Related: Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, Remains Closed Following Avalanche Currently, the highway is partially open for […] SnowBrains | May 31, 2024 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, Remains Closed Following Avalanche Cowboy State Daily reports that the anticipated opening of the Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, has been further delayed after an avalanche struck the road this week. The 68-mile highway, which climbs to 10,947 feet in elevation between Montana and Wyoming, was initially scheduled to open for the summer season on May 24. However, a late-season winter storm forced crews […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 29, 2024 1 Comment
Beartooth Highway, MT, Set to Open May 24 The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is diligently preparing for the upcoming opening of Beartooth Highway on May 24. Positioned south of Red Lodge and often called the “Highway to the Sky,” it is considered one of America’s most stunning mountain routes. Stretching between the Montana and Wyoming borders, the highway winds through a series of switchbacks and zigzags, culminating […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | May 19, 2024 0 Comments
State Maintenance Crews Begin Clearing Beartooth Highway, MT, Home of Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area Montana Department of Transportation snow maintenance crews have begun clearing U.S. Highway 212 (aka The Beartooth Highway) of snow, prepping the roadway for summer travelers. The Beartooth Highway is home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area, America’s one and only ‘Summer-Only’ ski area. At this time there has not been an official estimated date for the highway’s opening however, historically, it […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close on Saturday Due to Incoming Wintry Weather Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close on Saturday, September 30th at 3 p.m. due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. (Heads Up!) The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World […] SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212 ), MT/WY, Will Close Today Due to Wintry Conditions On Friday, September 30th at 8 am, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close in anticipation of forecasted winter weather conditions. HIGH PRIORITY US-212 BEARTOOTH PASS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE 8:00 AM FRI SEPT 30TH The Beartooth Highway, along US-212, south of Red Lodge, MT will be […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2022 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Will Open Friday July 22nd Ahead of Schedule Montana Department of Transportation is excited to announce that its crews and Riverside Contracting are finishing up the repair work south of Red Lodge on US 212 ahead of schedule. The Beartooth Highway will be opening this coming Friday (July 22, 2022) at 5 pm. Snowmelt and flooding last month damaged six areas of the highway. The Department says construction crews […] SnowBrains | July 21, 2022 1 Comment
Beartooth Highway (US-212), MT/WY, Partially Reopened with Nighttime Closures After Severe Flooding Last Week After the same round of flooding that wreaked havoc on Yellowstone National Park last week did the same to the Beartooth Highway (home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area) and forced it to temporarily close, the road has finally reopened—partially. Related: [VIDEO] Small Child Nearly Trampled by Bison in Yellowstone National Park, WY, Yesterday Yellowstone National Park shared in a social […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 29, 2022 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Remains Closed Until Further Notice The famous Beartooth highway will be closed until further notice following the severe damage caused by the recent flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Related: Big Repairs Needed on Montana’s Beartooth Highway (Home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area) After Severe Flooding Damages Roadway Full statement below: We snapped this shot along the world-famous Beartooth Highway last summer. This is a popular […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Currently Closed After 4-6 Feet of Snow Fell Over Memorial Day Weekend The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will remain temporarily closed until hazardous winter conditions improve. A substantial amount of snow fell over the Memorial Day weekend, creating large drifts and dangerous avalanche conditions. Segments of the highway have 4-6 feet of snow that need to be cleared. More […] SnowBrains | June 3, 2022 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Opens for the Summer Today But Closes Tonight Due to Winter Weather The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of Yellowstone Park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open Friday, May 27 at 8 am and close at 5 pm. This is a temporary closure due to expected winter weather, heavy snow, and hazardous driving conditions through the weekend. The highway will reopen as conditions allow. Check the […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2022 0 Comments
US-212 Beartooth Highway, MT/WY Closes Early For the Season Due to Snowy Forecast The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between the Long Lake barricade, near the Top of the World store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close for the season on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 8 am. The NOAA has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the area. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Montana…south central Montana…southeast Montana and north central Wyoming. […] SnowBrains | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Will Open for the Summer on Friday, May 28 Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open May 28, 2021, at 8 am, Yellowstone National Park announced yesterday. Related: Beartooth Basin Ski Area, WY/MT Suspends Opening Day Ticket Sales But Still Hoping for May 28th The announcement is great news for Beartooth Basin, North America’s only summer-only ski area, which had been […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
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