The primary "write-up" for in 2022 centers on the historic and catastrophic June 2022 floods , which reshaped the park's landscape and operations. The 2022 Flood Event
: A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on May 11, 2022, the strongest in the region since 2017.
: Following a record-breaking 2021 (4.86 million visits), the 2022 floods led to a temporary "timed entry" or "Alternating License Plate System" to manage capacity during the partial reopening. "Yellowstone" H...(2022)
: For the first time in 34 years, all entrances to the park were closed simultaneously. The North and Northeast entrances suffered severe road damage, cutting off gateway communities like Gardiner and Cooke City .
: While most of the park reopened within weeks, the Northern Range (Lamar Valley) faced extended closures due to the destruction of the North Entrance road. 2022 Scientific & Geological Review The primary "write-up" for in 2022 centers on
In mid-June 2022, an "atmospheric river" event combined heavy rainfall with rapid snowmelt, leading to .
: Official 2022 planners from Destination Yellowstone provided maps and activity guides for the West Yellowstone gateway. : For the first time in 34 years,
Beyond the floods, 2022 was a significant year for geological monitoring by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (USGS) :