Re: Anticipated conditions for early June 2023?

Hello all. We will be visiting Yosemite for the first time in early June 2023. With snow covered trails in late March/early April, what can we reasonably expect for early June? Is there a good chance for clear hiking trails (except for higher elevations)?

Thanks!

Of course some of this will depend on the weather between now and your trip, but we are expected another big storm this week, and there is already a mountain of snow up there. I would not expect Tioga Pass or Tuolumne Meadows to open much before the end of June, and maybe much later than that. You will have snow.

Look at the North Rim of Yosemite Valley for your best hiking options--that gets the most sun, and is not too high. And look at Hetch-hetchy for a lower elevation trip.

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Thanks, I will keep checking conditions so I know what gear to pack.