Has the south gate of Yellowstone National Park opened? Has the south gate of Yellowstone National Park opened ?
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Yellowstone National Park can be visited in all seasons, but some roads may be closed in winter due to weather conditions.Mid-May to mid-June is spring in Yellowstone. In general, the park's south entrance, the last to open, opens on the second Friday in May, marking the official opening of the park.In early June, all roads in the park are open, and all hotels in the park are open. Some attractions may still be closed due to snow and wildlife. The weather in Yellowstone at this time is cold, with a lot of snow on the mountains, snow on the roadsides, and some lakes still frozen. The climate changes quickly, and there is often rain and snow.July and August are summer in Yellowstone, when all the beauty of the park is on display. Half of the nearly 3 million visitors each year come to Yellowstone in these two months.After September, the weather gradually turns cold, and the number of visitors decreases.After October, some roads begin to close, and Yellowstone begins its long winter.In winter, cars are not allowed in the park. Only when the snow reaches a certain thickness can visitors take snow coaches or drive snowmobiles to tour the park. However, only two hotels are open in the park in winter, and all visitor centers are closed.