Snow levels can vary greatly in Glacier National Park throughout the year. While near the park's roof drifts are deep, here at Avalanche Lake there's comparatively little snowcover. Jane Timmerman came away with this photo on May 14.
Glacier National Park
Barring the unexpected -- a significant late June snowstorm -- the entire Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park in Montana should be open from West Glacier to St. Mary this coming holiday weekend.
Glacier National Park Park Recovering From Impacts Of Major Spring Storm
Getting roads, trails and other facilities ready for the summer season at Glacier National Park is always a challenge for the park staff, but a recent major storm dealt a serious setback to some of those efforts. After a number of closures last week, work has resumed on the popular Going-to-the-Sun road.
- By Jim Burnett - June 25th, 2014 3:25am
Avalanche Danger At Glacier National Park In Wake Of Stunning Storm
Heavy snowfall in Glacier National Park this week has heightened avalanche danger along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and prompted officials to limit access to the road, which has yet to be cleared from end-to-end from winter's snows.
- By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2014 5:23pm
Black Bear Put Down In Glacier National Park For Breaking Into House, Rummaging For Food
A black bear at Glacier National Park that developed a habit of searching out human food, in one case breaking into a house, has been put down by rangers.
- By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2014 2:15pm
Glacier National Park Reeling From Wintry Storm, Evacuations Being Considered
A powerful winter storm has forced closure of many facilities and areas in Glacier National Park in Montana, and park officials Wednesday were developing evacuation plans for some areas of the park if conditions worsen.
- By NPT Staff - June 18th, 2014 3:06pm
Wintry Conditions Returning To Glacier National Park
Though the calendar says mid-June, winter is returning to Glacier National Park in Montana, where the high country could get up to 2 feet of snow in the coming days, prompting park officials to warn visitors of challenging conditions.
- By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2014 7:20pm
Mountain Goat Studies Continuing At Glacier National Park
Stylish collars and perhaps a splash of paint will mark some mountain goats this summer at Glacier National Park in Montana, where an ongoing study of the animals is moving into its second year.
- By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2014 3:15am
Grizzly Apparently Falls To Its Death In Glacier National Park
A young grizzly bear apparently fell to its death in Glacier National Park, where it was found on the Going-to-the-Sun Road by maintenance workers.
- By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2014 1:09pm
Glacier National Park Will Have Limited Facilities For Memorial Day Weekend
Winter doesn't easily let go in places such as Glacier National Park in northern Montana, and while the park will be open for visitors on Memorial Day weekend, not all facilities will be open and hiking conditions could be dicey.
- By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2014 3:15am
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