Beartooth Pass to Close Friday in Advance of Coming Snowstorm

Beartooth Pass to close Friday in advance of coming snowstorm

The Montana and Wyoming departments of transportation announced that Beartooth Pass will close early on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in anticipation of the weekend's snowstorm. Details below:

Beartooth Highway closing Friday due to winter weather

RED LODGE, Mont. — The Beartooth Highway is scheduled to close early on Friday at 2:30 p.m. due to forecasted winter weather.

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