Beartooth in Late august (Cody, Powell: bikes, snow, work)

[Goin'toasquarestate]

Guys,

Still headed over there in late August (dispite fuel $'s) to Powell. Planned on heaing N. via Frannie to hit I-90 back home, but buddy at work says should double back to Cody & go over Beartooth down into Red Lodge to hit 90.

Could Beartooth be problematic for me late August?

[225digger]

we where out there in mid aug of this past year and had no problems .....but that was mid aug , not late . that was going over the cheif joseph highway onto beartooth highway into red lodge ...

[WyoNewk]

I'm sure they can get a little snow any day of the year over that pass, but it would be rare to have problems in August. It is a beautiful drive!

[georgiainwyo]

It is definitely a "must see"!!! There will still be snow way at the top, but alongside the road. You may even see people skiing down a steep slope (not a ski area, just beside the road) if you're lucky!

[225digger]

while we are talking about this pass , how is it in mid may ? im plaining a small trip out there around may 15th for a few days and thinking of taking a detour if the road is open , i seen it in aug , be nice to see it with some snow up there .

[WyoNewk]

I don't think the Beartooth Highway usually opens up until late May. I'd check it at your latest opportunity before your trip, but it would be extremely iffy for May 15. I believe the snowpack in that region is a deeper than normal too, so that doesn't increase your chances.

[225digger]

in a way i hope there open , but if not thats fine , if they are open ill make sure i pass some pics .

i know when i was out a few years ago we went into yellowstone near the end of may and there was about 3-4" that fell during the day

[plainsman48]

Only thing you'll encounter is the rare rainshower and the bikes from Sturgis