National Weather Service RENO NV 1128 AM PST Tue Dec 6 2022 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-072300- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarvby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Village Store will be closed for upgrades from January 2nd reopening February 2nd. The Curry Village and YVL store locations will be stocked at higher levels to support this closure.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1001 AM PST Wed Nov 30 2022 CAZ323-326>330-010300- /O.EXT.KHNX.WS.W.0004.221201T1200Z-221202T1200Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Sequoia NP- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Tby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
First-time visitors to Yosemite Valley stare in astonishment at El Capitan’s sheer granite wall and Half Dome’s cleanly sliced face, understanding, perhaps vaguely, that it must have taken rain and glaciers a long time to cut and shape that scene. But how long did it take? https://scitechdaily.com/berkeley-analysis-reveals-the-age-of-yosemite-valley/by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1253 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022 CAZ073-292300- /O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0003.221201T1200Z-221202T1800Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1253 PM PST Mon Nov 28 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Totalby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
National Weather Service RENO NV 402 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-290000- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarvby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1150 AM PST Mon Nov 28 2022 CAZ323-326>331-290400- /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.A.0006.221201T0900Z-221203T0000Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area- Sequoia NP-South End of the Upper Sierra- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Pby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tioga Road is closed for the season.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Love it or hate it, the policy requiring a reservation to enter busy Yosemite National Park is no more. https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/yosemite-reservations-17586554.phpby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite National Park experienced widespread precipitation and snow accumulation recently. The closure of the fire season occurs when there is a season ending precipitation event totaling two inches or more. Helicopter 551, Yosemite's helicopter that was contracted for the fire season, has now left the park. Seasonal fire personnel are completing their assignments and will soon be leaving the paby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Last night a large rockfall occurred on Big Oak Flat Road near the long tunnel. The road is closed from the eastern Foresta gate to Old Dam. Foresta is still accessible from the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Crews will be assessing this morning. Unknown timeline for reopening.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Chowchilla Mountain Road is closed as of November 5th due to problems with vehicles getting stuck and CHPs request. Anyone who normally uses this road to commute, please begin using your winter route.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1131 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022 CAZ323-326-060645- /O.CON.KHNX.WS.W.0003.221107T0000Z-221109T1800Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Upper San Joaquin River- Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, and Lake Thomas Edison 1131 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINSby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1252 PM PDT Thu Nov 3 2022 CAZ073-042000- /O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0002.221106T2000Z-221109T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes 1252 PM PDT Thu Nov 3 2022 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
BISHOP, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office, in coordination with the Inyo National Forest, will be lifting fire restrictions on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction effective Monday, October 31. The terminated fire prevention orders can be found here and here. “Due to cooler fall weather conditions and declining fire danger, we are lifting seasonal fire restriby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
SR 120 IS CLOSED FROM CRANE FLAT TO 3 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF US 395 /TIOGA PASS/ (TUOLUMNE, MONO CO) - DUE TO AN INCOMING STORM - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTEby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Mountain Room Restaurant at Yosemite Valley Lodge will continue operating 5 days a week open Wednesday through Sunday closed Mondays and Tuesdays. We will return to operating daily on December 5th.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
As of today, 11/1/2022, Hetch Hetchy is now doing self-registration for wilderness permits. Gate hours of 8am-5pm still apply.by eeek - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
It's hard to tell at this point. You'll just have to wait and see.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
With the prediction of slight rain over the weekend, we are preparing to conduct prescribed burning operations along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley next week. There are multiple piles located near El Capitan Crossover that, if conditions allow, burning may occur there first. Depending on continued permissible conditions, burning may extend from El Capitan Crossover toward Sentinel Beach (unitby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Lower Mist Trail - from the John Muir Trail (JMT) junction (just uphill from the Vernal Fall Footbridge) to the top of Vernal Fall - will be closed between 6:30am and 4:00pm as follows (subject to change): Monday through Thursday: 10/17 - 10/20 Monday through Friday: 10/24 - 10/28 Monday through Wednesday: 10/31 - 11/2 The trail will remain open on weekends and is expected to be openby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The entire South Lot parking lot will be closed to visitors Monday 10/17 through Thursday 10/20 to facilitate pavement striping. Visitors are being directed to parking in Curry Village and Yosemite Falls parking areas during this time.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Lower and North Pines will close for the season at noon on Wednesday, October 12. Tamarack Flat and Porcupine Flat will close for the season at noon on Saturday, October 15. Hodgdon Meadow and Wawona return to first come, first serve at noon on Wednesday, October 12. Group sites at Hodgdon are closed for the winter. The group site at Wawona remains open and on reservation all year.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Vegetation and Ecological Restoration branch will be conducting restoration work in Bridalveil Meadow from October 11-November 9. This project will repair a headcut that is drying out a portion of the meadow, remove informal trails and plant native plants. This restoration project is part of the Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan, which aims to reverse some of the past human impactsby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Extensive seismic upgrades included in the $31.6 million project will be funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center will close for the season on October 15. Self-registration permits for the Tioga Road trailheads only will be available on the front porch. Bear canisters will only be available for rent in Yosemite Valley. Also, the Tioga Road from Crane Flat to Tioga Pass will close for overnight parking on October 15. This closure includes all parking lots and side roads.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that Reds Meadow Road at Minaret Vista will be closed for the season on Tuesday, October 11. Starting October 1, tree felling began along Reds Meadow Road in preparation for upcoming road construction scheduled to begin in 2023. Expect periodic delays during this work, with waiting times of up to 30 minutes. Beginning Octoby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Join us next summer as we complete exciting work on the Inyo National Forest and help us spread the word - this is a great way to become familiar with opportunities to join the Federal Service! The Forest anticipates hiring approximately 145 temporary (1039 hours) positions for next year’s field season with anticipated start dates as early as April 9 and as late as June 4, 2023. The positions aby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Due to continued demand, Camp 4 remains on reservations at least through October 31. Staff will monitor trends and may extend into November if needed. Go to https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm for more information.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ever wanted to work with NPS at Badger Pass? Join this Volunteers-in-Parks opportunity for the winter season! Work with Wilderness patrol staff to issue backcountry wilderness permits, patrol ski trails, conduct snow surveys, assist and educate visitors, and respond to emergencies. Recruitment is live at Volunteer.gov: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a093d000000eUfHAAU/yosemite-by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion