01/19/2026
Winter can be a spectacular time for wildlife viewing, as many species migrate to lower elevations to survive the harsh conditions. While it can be a once in a lifetime experience to see an animal from the roadway, we want your experience to be a safe one.
Grand Teton wants to remind you how to safely view wildlife from roadsides:
🥶 All tires must be out of the lane of travel—if there isn’t a shoulder, you probably shouldn’t stop! Shoulders are narrower in the wintertime due to snow, so turnouts offer a great opportunity for parking safely.
☃️ Remember that with snow, snowplows come too! If there’s fresh snow, keep yourself and our snowplow drivers safe by not stopping in or on the side of the roadway.
❄️ Do not stop in the roadway—with icy conditions or low visibility during and after storms, vehicles can’t always see you or stop in time to avoid you, or your vehicle.
🌨️ Oftentimes, roadway markings are not visible when the roads are covered in snow. Many drivers use more of the roadway than they should, putting you at risk if you are parked or observing near the roadway.
🦬 Winter weather and wildlife can be dangerous on their own. As a reminder, always stay at least 25 yards away from moose, elk, bison and other animals and stay at least 100 yards away from wolves and bears. 🐻
