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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 Owens
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Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion 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.
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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 tr
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Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion 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.
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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 �
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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, 2023
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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 c
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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 the
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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 Hig
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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 Cedarv
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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 Avalanche
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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 safe
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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 -
Selma
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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.
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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.
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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 Pacif
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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 Cedarvi
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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-
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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. Hig
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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 are
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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-
Including
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Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
841 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2023
CAZ318-320-322>331-210100-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.A.0005.230222T0000Z-230225T1200Z/
Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
South End of the Lower Sierra-Yosemite NP outside of the valley-
Yosemite Valley-San Joaquin River Canyon-Upper San Joaquin River-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-Kin
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Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion