Weather and wildlife conditions can change quickly in Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park. The resources below help guests stay informed about weather, road closures, wildlife safety, and bear awareness before heading out each day.

LOCAL WEATHER

National Weather Service – Livingston
Rating: ⭐ 4.8
Website: https://forecast.weather.gov
Official weather forecasts, alerts, and severe weather warnings.

Weather Underground – Livingston
Rating: ⭐ 4.6
Website: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/mt/livingston
Local weather radar, hourly forecasts, and storm tracking.

Weather.com – Livingston Forecast
Rating: ⭐ 4.6
Website: https://weather.com/weather/today/l/Livingston+MT
Daily forecasts, weather alerts, and travel conditions.

Bozeman Airport Weather Station
Rating: ⭐ 4.5
Website: https://www.weather.gov
Regional weather observations and aviation conditions.

ROAD CONDITIONS

Montana Department of Transportation 511
Rating: ⭐ 4.7
Website: https://www.511mt.net
Live road conditions, cameras, closures, and travel alerts.

Yellowstone National Park Road Status
Rating: ⭐ 4.8
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Daily Yellowstone road openings, closures, and construction updates.

Park County Emergency Alerts – Livingston
Rating: ⭐ 4.6
Website: https://www.parkcounty.org
Local emergency updates, weather advisories, and road information.

Wyoming 511 Road Conditions
Rating: ⭐ 4.6
Website: https://wyoroad.info
Road conditions for Cody and eastern Yellowstone access.

WILDLIFE SAFETY

Yellowstone National Park Wildlife Safety
Rating: ⭐ 4.9
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/wildlife-safety.htm
Official wildlife safety rules and park safety guidelines.

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
Rating: ⭐ 4.7
Website: https://fwp.mt.gov
Wildlife updates, animal activity alerts, and safety tips.

Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Resources
Rating: ⭐ 4.8
Website: https://www.yellowstone.org
Educational resources about Yellowstone wildlife and conservation.

BEAR AWARENESS & SAFETY

BearWise
Rating: ⭐ 4.8
Website: https://bearwise.org
Bear safety education and prevention resources.

Montana Bear Aware Program
Rating: ⭐ 4.7
Website: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear
Montana bear safety guidelines and encounter tips.

Yellowstone Bear Safety
Rating: ⭐ 4.9
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearsafety.htm
Bear safety rules for hiking and camping in Yellowstone.

Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee
Rating: ⭐ 4.7
Website: https://igbconline.org
Grizzly bear awareness, safety training, and prevention information.

WILDLIFE VIEWING & ANIMAL ACTIVITY

Yellowstone Wildlife Sightings Map
Rating: ⭐ 4.7
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell
Visitor wildlife sightings and seasonal activity updates.

Yellowstone Wolf Project Updates
Rating: ⭐ 4.8
Website: https://www.yellowstone.org/wolf-project
Wolf population updates and research information.

Montana Wildlife Roadkill Map
Rating: ⭐ 4.6
Website: https://roadkillmap.com
Wildlife crossing awareness and animal activity areas.

IMPORTANT LOCAL SAFETY TIPS

• Always stay 100 yards from bears and wolves
• Stay 25 yards from elk, bison, and other wildlife
• Never approach animals for photos
• Carry bear spray while hiking
• Check weather and road conditions daily

Wildlife encounters and sudden weather changes are part of the Yellowstone experience, so preparation helps keep every adventure safe and enjoyable.