Glacierfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Glacier National Park.
Next 7 days
- Frost possible · low 35°FTonight, Wednesday Night
- Rain likely · up to 69% chanceTuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 4:01 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Glacier National Park
Last spring frost usually in ~8 months
Sep 20Average first fall frost
May 18Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's W Glacier station (1.9 mi away, 3,148 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Glacier National Park through the year
- Summer season servicesNowMay–Sep
- Going-to-the-Sun Road for hikers and bikersMay–Jun
- Wildflowers at Logan PassJun–Aug
- Going-to-the-Sun Road fully openNowJul–Oct
Best spots around Glacier National Park
- Highway 2Along the park's southern edge; sometimes the best road for larch
- Going-to-the-Sun RoadUsually fully open until the third Monday in October
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Glacier operating hours and seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Glacier photo tips (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Glacier National Park in 2026?
The National Park Service says trees are turning by mid-September, and western larch turns yellow last, in mid-October: Sep 11–Oct 20. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Glacier National Park right now?
There's no official report yet this season.
Is Going-to-the-Sun Road open in the fall?
Usually the whole road stays open until the third Monday in October, conditions permitting. Then the west-side gate moves to Avalanche Creek or Lake McDonald Lodge, and the road beyond is open to hikers and bicyclists.Source: National Park Service, Glacier operating hours and seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Are visitor centers open in the fall?
They close in late September and early October; the restrooms at Apgar Visitor Center stay open all year.Source: National Park Service, Glacier operating hours and seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Glacier National Park?
Highway 2: along the park's southern edge; sometimes the best road for larch; Going-to-the-Sun Road: usually fully open until the third Monday in October.
What is Glacier National Park like through the year?
Going-to-the-Sun Road for hikers and bikers (May–Jun), Summer season services (May–Sep), Going-to-the-Sun Road fully open (Jul–Oct) and Wildflowers at Logan Pass (Jun–Aug).