Current winter storm activity has created hazardous driving conditions along Tioga Road. Yosemite National Park has closed Tioga Road from from Crane Flat to Lee Vining. This closure will be in place until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-closes-tioga-road.htm
Read More »El Portal Road (Hwy 140) Closed Within Yosemite National Park
The El Portal Road (Hwy 140) is closed within Yosemite National Park due to a rockfall this afternoon. The closure is in place from the park line to the Cascades picnic area. Several large boulders on the road prohibit vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-hwy-140-closed-within-yosemite-national-park.htm
Read More »El Portal Road (Hwy 140) Within Yosemite National Park to Reopen
The El Portal Road (Hwy 140) within Yosemite National Park will reopen this evening to all vehicular traffic at 7:00 pm this evening. The road closed yesterday afternoon due to a rockfall, which resulted in several large boulders falling and landing on the road. There were no injuries associated with …
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day
Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2016. This fee free day is offered to all park visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-2016.htm
Read More »Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Reopen Today at Noon
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will reopen at Noon today to all vehicular traffic. The road has been closed due to recent storm activity in the Yosemite region. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopen.htm
Read More »Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park are Closed for the Season
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. The series of storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the last several weeks have resulted in snow accumulation throughout the park. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Under Winter Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and flash flood watch for today, Thursday through Friday, December 15, 2016 for the Yosemite region. Flooding will occur on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Two to four inches of rain are forecasted today through Friday, with some areas receiving …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Reopens Roads to Yosemite Valley
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley have reopened. Additionally, campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and facilities within Yosemite Valley are open and fully operational. This reopening is possible because the Merced River crested below flood stage early this morning, resulting in no major damage to park roads or operations. All roads leading …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Precipitation Over the Next Several Days
Yosemite National Park is making preparations for visitor and employee safety in response to weather reports predicting significant precipitation, and possible flooding, over the next several days and through the weekend. The predictions for significant rainfall in Yosemite Valley, well above flood stage on the Merced River, could prompt the …
Read More »All Roads Leading into Yosemite Valley to Close Today at 5:00 pm
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley will close today at 5:00 pm in anticipation of a significant winter storm moving into the region early tomorrow morning, Saturday, January 7, 2017. There will be no visitor services available throughout the storm. Visitors intending to visit Yosemite National Park are highly encouraged …
Read More »Yosemite Valley to Reopen to Visitors Tomorrow Morning,Tuesday, January 10, at 8:00 a.m.
Yosemite Valley will reopen for day-use visitors tomorrow morning, January 10, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. There is no access to Yosemite Valley via the El Portal Road (Highway 140) due to a rockfall that occurred early this morning. There is no estimated day or time for the road to reopen. …
Read More »El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has Reopened
The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has reopened to all traffic following a rockfall. The road is anticipated to stay open throughout the day. The road will close this evening at 6:00 p.m. to all vehicular traffic based on weather and rockfall concerns. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-into-yosemite-national-park-has-reopened.htm
Read More »El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has Reopened
The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has reopened to all vehicular traffic. The road is open and clear, yet visitors are asked to not stop along the road enroute to Yosemite Valley. The road may close again at any time in the event of hazardous driving …
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