RockyNPS

The official twitter page of Rocky Mountain National Park. Updates and important information.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Spring road maintenance operations are now underway on Old Fall River Road in #RMNP.

The road is closed to all uses (including hikers, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists) Tuesdays through Fridays during the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This closure is expected to remain in place through the month of June. The road normally opens to vehicles in late June to early July.

All users must adhere to posted closure signs. Violators will be cited. Parking in front of the access gate to Old Fall River Road is prohibited. Any vehicles that block road access will be towed and cited. https://t.co/AObJhpJxLq

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Trail Ridge Store, located next to Alpine Visitor Center, is open for the season.

All facilities in #RMNP along Trail Ridge Road are open for the season.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Alpine Visitor Center is now open for the 2026 summer season. Located in #RMNP along Trail Ridge Road at the top of Fall River Pass, the visitor center is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. Temporary closures are possible, based on weather conditions.

Image Credit: NPS Photo

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Trail Ridge Road in #RMNP is now open to Rainbow Curve on the east side of the park and to Milner Pass on the west side of the park. It is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will open to through travel.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Recent spring snowstorms this week brought more snow to high elevation areas of Rocky Mountain National Park and additional snow is in the forecast.

Based on current conditions, it is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will open to vehicles for through travel.

Trail Ridge Road is currently closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park and at Colorado River Trailhead on the west side of the park.

Keep an eye on the #RMNP webpage and official social media accounts for updates. Due to an unexpected system outage, Trail Ridge Road recorded status line is currently offline.

[CAIC:Statewide Info @COAvalancheInfo]

#CAICMountains MOD(2of5) Watch for wind-drifted slabs in very steep terrain. The most dangerous places are the upper elevations of the Park Range and Rocky Mountain National Park where over a foot of snow is possible. https://t.co/E7yJWqzxlR

[NWS Boulder @NWSBoulder]

Cool and rainy conditions are expected to continue today. Light showers will persist into the mid to late morning for portions of our area. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across the plains this afternoon and evening. #COwx

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

@KDVRNewsDesk This is an NPS photo taken this morning, on May 19, 2026, from Rainbow Curve on Trail Ridge Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Yesterday's spring snowstorm brought more snow to high elevation areas of #RMNP. This morning, there was over a foot of new snow on the ground at Rainbow Curve and snow is still falling. More snow is in the extended forecast over the next several days.

We are grateful for the additional moisture brought by this spring snowstorm.

Based on current conditions, along with incoming weather and wind in the extended forecast for high elevation areas of RMNP, it is unknown when Trail Ridge Road will open to vehicles for through travel.

Trail Ridge Road is currently closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park and at Colorado River Trailhead on the west side of the park. Keep an eye on the RMNP webpage and official social media accounts for updates.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Vehicle Traction Law is no longer in effect in #RMNP. There could be icy patches on roads. AWD and 4WD is recommended.

Expect snow on all trails inside the park.

[NWS Boulder @NWSBoulder]

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Park Range and northern foothills. The Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories are still in effect until 9 PM this evening. Snow will create slick roads and hazardous mountain travel conditions today! #COwx

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

It's May 18 and winter is back in #RMNP. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 9 p.m. tonight. Snow is sticking to the roads and Vehicle Traction Law is in effect inside RMNP.

All vehicles (including 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, and 2-Wheel Drive) must have properly rated tires (Mud and Snow, Mountain and Snow or All-Weather Tires) with a minimum of 3/16" tread.

If you have improperly rated tires on your vehicle, then you must use an approved traction control device. These may include snow chains, cables, tire/snow socks, or studded tires.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Wet, winter weather is back in #RMNP. This evening, be prepared for thunderstorms and rain. In areas above 9,000 feet, expect a rain/snow mix that will turn to snow as temperatures drop.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect beginning tonight through tomorrow evening on Monday, May 18. Expect wind gusts up to 25 mph and fresh snow at Bear Lake.

For weather specific to Rocky Mountain National Park, visit https://t.co/YLO1ecR8WU

[NWS Boulder @NWSBoulder]

Snowfall returns tonight through early Tuesday with the greatest impacts for locations above 9000 feet, where 5 to 14 inches of snowfall are expected. Slick roads and hazardous travel can be expected on Monday for these locations.

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Wild Basin Road in #RMNP is temporarily closed at the Winter Trailhead due to incoming winter weather.

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Trail Ridge Road in #RMNP is temporarily closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park due to incoming winter weather.

[CAIC:Statewide Info @COAvalancheInfo]

#CAICMountains MOD(2of5) Watch for wind-drifted slabs in very steep terrain. The most dangerous places are the upper elevations of the Park Range and Rocky Mountain National Park, where over a foot of snow is possible. https://t.co/E7yJWqyZwj

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

The #RMNP trail crew has completed the bridge replacement project just above Nymph Lake and the trail between Nymph and Dream Lakes has reopened.

Trail crew members need to complete a few final touches, like adding the side rails, next week but the bridge is ready for use.

The trail closure that was planned for next week will not be needed. Thank you to all trail crew members for replacing this bridge and your hard work!

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

In areas above treeline, avalanche danger has increased to moderate in #RMNP. At and below treeline, avalanche danger remains low.

With warmer temperatures, there continues to be a daily melt-freeze cycle, with snow and ice warming up during the day and freezing again at night. It is recommended to travel in high elevation areas early in the day. Try to start and end your day early.

Pay attention to warming snow and steer clear of steep slopes if you begin to sink past your ankles into wet snow. The most likely place to trigger a small avalanche is where you find still-transitioning dry snow on north-facing slopes at the highest elevations. Even a small avalanche can be dangerous.

Before heading into the backcountry, check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center frequently for the latest avalanche forecast and be prepared to adjust plans.

Visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center at https://t.co/IYOcwFXTmk and follow them on social media

Map Credit - CAIC

[CAIC:Statewide Info @COAvalancheInfo]

#CAICMountains MOD(2of5) above treeline due to warm spring weather and weakening overnight freezes. Start and end your day early, and avoid steep slopes once snow becomes wet and unsupportable. Give cornices a wide margin as they weaken in the heat. https://t.co/E7yJWqzxlR