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Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflected that a winter storm pushed road openings from 8 a.m. to noon.
Yellowstone National Park plans to open the North Entrance at Gardiner and the West Entrance at West Yellowstone on Friday, April 17 at noon, weather permitting.
A recent winter storm dumped 12 inches of heavy, wet snow in areas of the park. With more flakes and low temperatures forecasted Thursday night, along with a power outage in Canyon Village and Old Faithful, the park is delaying the opening by a few hours on Friday.
From the north and west entrances, visitors will be able to access Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Old Faithful and the Northeast Entrance at Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana.
Visitors are reminded to bring appropriate footwear and clothing for winter conditions because many trails and boardwalks are still snow covered at this time of year. Expect limited services in the spring and be prepared.
Park officials report additional roads in the park will open throughout May, weather permitting.
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