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Yellowstone winter temperatures can dip to well below zero. Fortunately, on a sunny day they can be mild, too. Temperatures often range from zero to 20F (-20 to -5C) throughout the day. Sub-zero temperatures are common, especially at night and at higher elevations. The record low temperature is -66F (-54C).
Jun 24, 2019 · Wind or rain-pants are lightweight and provide extra warmth on windy days. Do not wear cotton clothing since it won't keep you warm if it gets wet. Synthetic or wool socks and gaiters over boots help to keep your feet warm and dry. Wear gloves or wool mittens with removable, breathable shells to allow moisture to escape from sweaty hands.
- Most Park Roads Closed to Automobiles. Roads statuses can change quickly due to weather conditions and certain restrictions may apply, so check the road status mapbefore you leave.
- Anticipate Icy and Snowy Conditions. Drive cautiouslyand watch out for snow plows. Do not stop, stand, or walk in the road—use a pullout if you need to stop for any reason.
- Want to See Old Faithful? Park partners, concessioners, and authorized businesses offer a variety of guided toursthroughout the park during the winter months.
- Services are Limited. Most facilities are closed during winter. Check winter operating datesto see which visitor centers, stores, restaurants, campgrounds, lodges, and warming huts are open.
- Yellowstone What to Pack For A Winter Trip
- Keeping Your Feet Warm
- Keeping Your Hands Warm
- Keeping Your Head Warm
- Keeping Your Body Warm
- Keeping Your Legs Warm
- Wildlife Watching Essentials
- Snowshoeing in Yellowstone
- What We Pack in Our Car For Our Yellowstone Outings
Whenever we are visiting Yellowstone in winter we make sure that our Yellowstone packing list includes the following items:
No one wants freezing toes. Believe me, I’ve been there. When your toes are exposed to very cold temperatures, they’ll hurt a lot. You need to prevent that, so when packing for a winter vacation in Yellowstone make sure you won’t get frostbite. Choosing a boot for extreme weather: The first thing you want to look for in a snow boot is a thick sole ...
Keep your hands warm by wearing the best winter gloves you can find. I wear the Heatwave Plus Beam gloves from Seirus. They have a long gauntlet and they also have a heater pocket. You can read my full review of the best extreme cold weather gloves and how they performed in -32F (yes we reached -32F in January ’17). Columbia also has a very similar...
You will need a winter jacket with a hood (more on that later), but still you need a hat. The perfect hat (for me, anyway) is a wool hat with a band micro fleece lining, like this Icebreaker hat. A versatile neck warmeris also a must-have. You can use it as a neck warmer, pull it up as a facemask (which you will on those frigid Yellowstone pre-dawn...
Layers, layers, layers. You’ve heard this a million times. For visiting Yellowstone, I would modify this to merino layers, merino layers, merino layers. Forget cotton layers. When you shop for merino wool tops, get ones with a 250 weight since they are the warmest. But first you need a good jacket. I got my jacket from North Face, they don’t do tha...
First rule: do NOT wear jeans. It might seem like an obvious rule, but I kid you not, we saw a young teenager wearing jeans and a light jacket when it was below zero. Obviously he did not last long outside the car. Jeans provide no insulation, take forever to dry, and are heavy for packing. Skip ’em. Pants! I’ve owned ski pants and I’ve found them ...
If you are like us and the reason why we visit Yellowstone in the winter is to watch wildlife, then packing for a winter trip Yellowstone should include all the wildlife watching essentials. The first and most obvious piece of wildlife watching gear is a good pair of binoculars. Since I’ve been using Hal’s binoculars for years now, I’m going to let...
If you are planning to go snowshoeing, you probably want to take your camera with you, right? You want a camera bag that is light. You need a camera bag where your gear is easily accessible. The Rotation 180 Trail by MindShiftGearis perfect. It comes with a beltpack which you can rotate to the front of your body in one swift motion. That way you ca...
When you do a self-drive safari in Yellowstone in the winter you have to be prepared for all the “what-ifs”. Even if they seem ridiculous, it is much better to be over prepared than under prepared. If you find yourself driving back to your Yellowstone cabin or motel after dark, you may end up being the last car on the road, especially if you’re sta...
Aug 9, 2023 · In order to explore much of Yellowstone in the winter, you’ve got to travel over the snow — by snowmobile, snowcoach, snowshoe, or ski! Photo Credit Things to Know about Yellowstone in Winter. Yellowstone is a huge park, covering 2.2 million acres and spanning across northwestern Wyoming into Montana and Idaho. So there’s a lot to know ...
Dec 2, 2020 · Yellowstone Packing List for Spring. Spring (April – mid-June) Clothing & Footwear. Yellowstone’s spring weather can range from near-freezing temperatures with rain and snow to above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so be prepared with a range of clothing layers. Insulating base layers (top and bottom): Wool, capilene, or other wicking fabric.
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Feb 27, 2019 · Day 3: Boiling River and Exploring Mammoth Hot Springs. Boiling River. Start the morning with breakfast at your hotel and/or a coffee and a pastry from the super cool and historic Map room at the Mammoth hotel and then head to Boiling River. The Boiling River is a must visit spot in Yellowstone in winter!
