Le parc national des Glaciers, dans le Montana, a fermé les sections alpines de Going-to-the-Sun Road ce week-end alors qu'un puissant système météorologique apportait d'importantes chutes de neige dans la région. La fermeture affectera le tronçon entre Avalanche et Rising Sun.
« Parc des Glaciers : en raison des conditions météorologiques hivernales prévues, à 16 heures aujourd'hui, la route Going to the Sun sera fermée entre Avalanche et Rising Sun. »
– Parc national des Glaciers
Le National Weather Service a émis un avertissement de tempête hivernale pour la région jusqu'à midi aujourd'hui.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Missoula MT 1002 AM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025 MTZ002-131615- /O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251013T1800Z/ West Glacier Region- 1002 AM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the valleys, 5 to 9 inches Essex to Marias Pass, and 10 to 20 inches in the mountains. East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Ridgetop easterly winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Glacier National Park higher elevations including Going-to-the-Sun Road and Logan Pass, and Polebridge. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Winter traveling conditions. Expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A flash freeze of wet or slushy roadways is possible Sunday night. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. Outdoor recreationalists should be prepared for winter conditions. Snowfall could impact roads and cold temperatures may result in hypothermia. && $$
Les visiteurs peuvent recevoir des mises à jour de l'état des routes en temps réel en envoyant un SMS à GNPROADS au 333111.
Going-to-the-Sun Road est une route de montagne panoramique dans les montagnes Rocheuses de l'ouest des États-Unis, dans le parc national des Glaciers du Montana. La Sun Road, comme elle est parfois abrégée dans les documents du National Park Service, est la seule route qui traverse le parc, traversant la ligne de partage des eaux continentales via le col Logan à une altitude de 6 646 pieds, le point le plus élevé de la route.
