JACKSON (WNE) — Most roads in and entrances to Yellowstone National Park will close for the winter on Nov. 1.

Beginning in November, the park’s South, West and East entrances will close. Only the North and Northeast entrances — through Gardiner, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, respectively — will remain open.

The route between the North and Northeast entrances is the only park road open year-round to vehicles. It passes through Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Junction and Lamar Valley. The road from Tower Fall to Canyon Junction will remain open through the end of the month, depending on weather.

Visitors driving in the park in the fall and winter should monitor weather, expect limited services, check for road closures and bring gear to stay warm in the event of an emergency.

Winter operations and snowmobile travel in the park will begin on Dec. 15. Permits are required to snowmobile in the park.

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