Glacier National Park flood update

News and Adventure from Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park posted this on their social media a few minutes ago:

The sun will come out tomorrow, but is Going-to-the-Sun Road going to open? We can’t say for sure. Before visiting Glacier National Park this week, please check out some of our frequently asked questions below.🌞

💧Reopening. As the rain subsides, the work of assessing the damage begins. With rainfall and flooding, rock falls and washouts may occur, creating dangerous conditions. Areas won’t open until safe.

💧Safety. High-flowing rivers have fast-moving currents, the potential for freezing temperatures, and dangerous debris and other hidden dangers. Always keep a safe distance from water. Even 6 inches of water can sweep a person off their feet and pull them downstream.

💧Crowding. Due to closures at Many Glacier Valley and the alpine sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier is experiencing high volumes of visitors in other areas of the park.

💧Expectations. Be sure to pack your patience! You can expect long entrance lines to open areas of the park, busier than usual visitor centers, and crowded trails.

💧Options. Visit our Nearby Attractions page for areas to explore outside the park at go.nps.gov/GlacierNearbyAttractions For the most updated information, visit go.nps.gov/glacconditions

📸: A flooded trail in Glacier National Park by NPS/Andrew Friedgen

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