Will rides close at Elitch Gardens today?
Yes — expect significant weather interruptions
Conditions today are likely to close multiple attraction types, typically in rolling waves as weather moves through.
Driving factor:
🥶 Too cold
By attraction type (rest of today)
| Coasters | Likely operating |
| Water rides |
Likely closed
Temperatures below the 55°F operating minimum Fri 9pm — low 52°F
|
| Flat & spinning rides | Likely operating |
| Kids' rides | Likely operating |
| Water slides |
Likely closed
Temperatures below the 65°F operating minimum Fri 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — low 52°F
|
| Wave pools & lazy rivers |
Likely closed
Temperatures below the 65°F operating minimum Fri 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — low 52°F
|
Rest of today, hour by hour
5pm
65°
0%
6pm
61°
0%
7pm
59°
0%
8pm
55°
0%
9pm
52°
0%
😊 Comfort: Excellent (88)
😤 Frustration: Moderate (28)
Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds. Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.
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