National Weather Service Hanford CA 340 AM PDT Sat Apr 29 2023 .Warm temperatures may melt snowpack and increase river flows. CAZ323-324-292245- /O.CON.KHNX.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-230502T1400Z/ /00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Yosemite Valley- Including the cities of Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, and Yosemite Valley 340 AM PDT Sat Apby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Bishop, Calif., April 6, 2023 – The Inyo National Forest announces the approval of the Comprehensive River Management Plans (CRMPs) for the Owens River Headwaters and Cottonwood Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers. Both rivers were designated as Wild and Scenic in the 2009 Omnibus Public Land Management Act and have been managed as such since then. The U.S Forest Service (Forest) manages the Owensby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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State Route 158 N (North June Lake Loop) is now open. Drivers should keep an eye out for any tumbling rocks or debris as the winter snow continues to melt. Please be aware there is limited shoulder parking on North June Lake Loop as there is still a lot of snow.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Most of Yosemite Valley will close starting Friday, April 28, at 10 pm, due to a forecast of flooding. This closure will last until Wednesday, May 3—possibly longer. Additional flooding and closures may occur later in May or June. Reservations for lodging and campgrounds in eastern Yosemite Valley will automatically be canceled and refunded. Wilderness permits can be rescheduled to alternate trby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Vernal Fall Comfort Station and Drinking Fountain at the Vernal Fall foot bridge are open for the 2023 season.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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CAZ519-520-071815- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1216 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2023 ...Water levels rising on creeks and streams in Inyo County... Snowmelt in the southern Sierra Nevada of Inyo will start to accelerate with the onset of warmer temperatures. Creeks, streams and rivers will beginning experiencing higher flows that will likely continue for weeks.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
SONORA, California, March 22, 2023 – With the recent deluge of storms finally subsiding, the Stanislaus National Forest is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying damaged roadways and other hazards that may now be present on the forest. Across California, national forest’s have seen extensive damage with much of it still unknown as roads are inaccessible due to snowpack �by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Gate hours for Hetch Hetchy will expand to 8am-7pm starting on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 for the entire month of April. Please keep in mind day use vehicles will not be allowed to drive past the entrance station after 6:15pm each day to ensure all vehicles have exited by the gate closure time. Fee collection will begin for the season at the Hetch Hetchy entrance station on Friday, April 7th, 2023by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 west of Yosemite) will open today (Friday) at noon. Chains are required. Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) will open today (Friday) at 5 pm. Both roads were damaged in recent storms and have one-lane sections controlled by traffic lights. Watch for damaged road shoulders and for heavy equipment on the roads. Badger Pass Road remains cby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 202 PM PDT Sat Mar 18 2023 CAZ323-325>331-191100- /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0010.230319T1200Z-230320T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KHNX.WS.A.0008.230321T1200Z-230323T0000Z/ Yosemite NP outside of the valley-San Joaquin River Canyon- Upper San Joaquin River-Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP- Grant Grove Area-Sequoia NP-South End of theby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will reopen from 8 am to 5 pm daily but will only be accessible via Higby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
National Weather Service RENO NV 236 PM PDT Thu Mar 16 2023 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-172330- 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
CAZ073-100000- URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Avalanche Watch Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Relayed by National Weather Service Reno NV 642 PM PST Wed Mar 8 2023 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 18:00 PST Wed Mar 08 2023 The Eastern Sierra Avalancheby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update early next week. As park crews continue snow removal operations, employee safeby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
National Weather Service Hanford CA 1226 PM PST Tue Mar 7 2023 CAZ300>336-081200- /O.NEW.KHNX.FA.A.0005.230310T0000Z-230312T1700Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selmaby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park. Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. The park will remain closed at least through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Go to https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for more information.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Amidst the incredible storms, snow surveys for the month have been completed. Sampling this month's window was incredibly challenging, and not all sites were able to be surveyed this month. The Tuolumne Drainage was measured at 186% of average, and Merced Drainage was measured at 160% of average. Learn more at: https://cdec.water.ca.gov/reportapp/javareports?name=COURSES and more data next month.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
National Weather Service Hanford CA 1254 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023 ...HEAVY RAINFALL AND RAPID SNOW MELT LEADING TO A THREAT OF FLOODING THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY IN THE SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS AND SIERRA NEVADA BELOW 8000 FEET... * For the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sierra Nevada below 8000 feet * From Thursday night through Saturday A strong storm system over the Eastern Pacifby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
National Weather Service RENO NV 218 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2023 CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-061200- 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 Cedarviby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 105 PM PST Thu Mar 2 2023 CAZ318-320-323>330-030500- /O.NEW.KHNX.WS.W.0008.230304T1800Z-230306T1200Z/ Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra- Yosemite NP outside of the valley-Yosemite Valley- San Joaquin River Canyon-Upper San Joaquin River- Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kings Canyon NP-Grant Grove Area-by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
For the most recent conditions, please call +1 209 372-0200, dial 1 and then 1. As of 9am on Thursday 3/2, the Big Oak Flat Road is closed to all traffic, including Foresta and Yosemite residents, due to snow and avalanche conditions. Wawona Road is open Henness Ridge to park boundary for employees/residents at 7am. CHP convoys from Tenaya Lodge to Oakhurst at 10am both directions until dark. Higby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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Here's a video of the rockfall: https://twitter.com/JAMESPIPERPHOTO/status/1627900010909306882by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
CAZ073-251500- URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Avalanche Warning Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Relayed by National Weather Service Reno NV 718 AM PST Fri Feb 24 2023 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hodgdon Campground will be closed for Visitor Use Thursday through at least Saturday Morning due to projected high winds and large amounts of snow.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Badger Pass Road is closed and may remain closed through Saturday depending on conditions.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hetch Hetchy is closed through at least Saturday morning due to the current storm cycle.by eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1028 AM PST Wed Feb 22 2023 CAZ323-326>331-230230- /O.UPG.KHNX.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230226T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KHNX.BZ.W.0001.230222T1828Z-230226T0000Z/ 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- Includingby eeek - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion