Beartooth Highway set to close Friday

Beartooth Highway set to close Friday

RED LODGE - The Beartooth Highway will be closed on Friday in anticipation of severe high-elevation weather.The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that the highway will be closed on Friday at noon due to weather forecasts predicting snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions from Friday night through Saturday.Road conditions will be evaluated after the storm, and a decision regarding opening made at that time, the agency said.

Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Today Due to Forecasted 18" of Snow - SnowBrains

Snowplows will be deployed on the Beartooth Highway following the storm. 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. Current…