April 18, 2024 Road crews have plowed nine miles from Crane Flat and are currently working in six to seven feet of snow. The first avalanche zone they plowed through will remain an avalanche zone for some time. Snowpack is average this year, although snowpack is just one of many factors influencing when the road opens.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The gate for the Mist Trail is open for the season.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Glacier Point Road is closed to the public at Chinquapin for spring plowing operations as of April 1. This includes all foot and bicycle traffic beyond the gate at Chinquapin. Administrative traffic is not allowed beyond the Badger Pass turnoff until further notice. When the road opens for bicycle traffic it will be signed as open at Chinquapin.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
New Snow: 20 inches Settled Snow Depth: 48 inches High temperature: 50°F (March 19) Low temperature: -2°F (March 25) Ski Conditions and Weather: Late March in the Sierra Nevada can see big swings in weather and this week was no exception. The first half of the week was characterized by warm temperatures and sunny skies producing a good corn snow cycle. Spring did start on March 19 after aby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Badger Pass A-frame is open and staffed 7 days/week by Wilderness staff to answer questions and issue Overnight Wilderness permits. A-frame hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, intermittently. Call +1 209 372-0408 for current ski/snow conditions. End of Season: We are sad to report that the end of the Nordic season is upon us. Badger Pass and the Badger Pass Road will be closing for the season on Suby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Sierra Point wasn't part of the closure.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Badger Pass A-frame is open and staffed 7 days/week by Wilderness staff to answer questions and issue Overnight Wilderness permits. A-frame hours are 8:00am-4:00pm, intermittently. Call (209) 372-0408 for current ski/snow conditions. Snow conditions: The Glacier Point Road is currently groomed all the way to Glacier Point and into Bridalveil Campground. At least for the coming week, spriby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The John Muir Trail from the JMT Trailhead to the Vernal Falls footbridge has been reopened.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite National Park is announcing a “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation pilot system for park entry on the following dates: On weekends from April 13 to June 30; every day from July 1 to Aug. 16; and on weekends from Aug. 17 to Oct. 27. This system will be similar to the 2022 “Peak Hours” system, with the addition of more reservations for afternoon entries. Park officials sby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite National Park is closed due to a major winter storm. The park will remain closed at least through Sunday at noon (possibly later). All visitors in the park must leave by noon today. Due to the risk of falling trees, Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta and Big Oak Flat Entrance will be closed to all traffic no later than 2 pm on Friday. Badger Pass and Hetch Hetchy Roads have already cloby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 938 AM PST Thu Feb 29 2024 CAZ323-326>328-010200- /O.CON.KHNX.BZ.W.0001.240301T0000Z-240303T1800Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Lake Wishon, Hunby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Law Enforcement Rangers and Structure Fire responded to multiple arson attempts in Yosemite Valley last week. While these attempts were unsuccessful, we are asking for help and diligence from our park residents and employees in reporting suspicious activity. 911 is always the best way to report a serious incident in the park regardless of the time of day. If you see unusual smoke or fire, haveby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looks like White Wolf and the High Sierra Camps are required to be maintained and operated.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Trail crew will be performing blasting operations on the John Muir Foot Trail, with intermittent closures on the JMT, Happy Isles and Water Tank Admin Road through the week of 2/25/2024 through 3/2/2024.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Where can I get a copy?by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – An atmospheric river caused a temporary setback in Death Valley National Park’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Hilary. Most of the park’s primary roads have reopened. The rain enhanced the scenic temporary lake at Badwater Basin. Death Valley is the driest place in North America, typically receiving about 2 inches of rain per year. The official weather gauge at Fuby eeek - General Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 127 PM PST Tue Jan 30 2024 ...WINTER CONDITIONS RETURN TO THE SIERRA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA FOR MID-LATE WEEK... .After a few days of warm weather, a potent winter storm will bring windy and colder conditions with periods of heavy snow to the Sierra and higher elevations of northeast California later this week. Winds wby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1207 PM PST Sat Jan 20 2024 CAZ323-326>331-210415- /O.UPG.KHNX.WS.A.0003.240122T0000Z-240123T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0004.240122T0600Z-240123T0900Z/ /O.CON.KHNX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240122T0000Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Seby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
On Tuesday 1/9 at 7AM, Badger Pass Road will open to the public for Wilderness use. Services will be limited to wilderness parking, wilderness permits and restrooms in the breezeway of the day lodge. No other service or facilities will be available. Badger Pass Ski Area (downhill and nordic rentals) will remain closed until snow amounts are sufficient for operation of these facilities.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The 4 Mile Trail is closed to the public due to hazardous winter conditions. The Mist Trail is closed with 100% ice coverage over the trail above the bridge, and intermittent ice coverage on the trail below.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 858 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2023 CAZ323-326>328-330-210300- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-231221T1800Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Sequoia NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Laby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The $2 is to pay the recreation.gov for providing the "service".by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
YOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. – Yosemite National Park is announcing a “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation pilot system for park entry on the following dates: On weekends from April 13 to June 30; every day from July 1 to Aug. 15; and on weekends from Aug. 16 to Oct. 27. This system will be similar to the 2022 “Peak Hours” system, with the addition of more reservations for afternoon enby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That was my thgouht. They seem to have an attitude problem.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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In a blistering letter to Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III, director of the National Park Service, Sen. Wyden accused the concessionaire, Aramark, of a litany of “serious concerns” at the park, including unsafe housing conditions for park staff, unreported diesel spills, unsanitary conditions in the park’s restaurant and poorly maintained fire alarms. https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/202by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Curry Village Ice Rink is open for the season! The kiosk near the Curry Village front desk is open daily for ice rink sales, including hot chocolate, hot cider, smores kits and more/ Monday through Friday: 12pm – 230pm, 330pm – 6pm, and 7pm – 930pm Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 830am – 11am in addition to the times aboveby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ebbetts just reopened.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Chowchilla Mountain Road will close Wednesday morning. The road will remain closed until dry conditions prevail, likely in spring.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road may reopen around mid-day on Thursday pending road condition assessments by Rangers and Road Crews. Weather forecasts can change rapidly during this time of year. There are more storms forecasted next week that might cause future road closures.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion