<HTML>More info from the YNP daily report.
Some good news to report!
The Vernal/Nevada Falls corridor has been fully opened from the winter route status. This gives hikers access to all parts of the trail system to
the top of Nevada Fall. Icy conditions are likely to persist on cold mornings, so care should be taken until things really warm up. We will be
partially opening the Four Mile Trail by tomorrow to allow hikers to go almost up to the hazardous sections of the trail (about 2 miles now, and
about 3 1/2 miles as things melt out more). This means that hikers will be able to use the bottom section of the trail and get good views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, but will not be able to safely get to Glacier Point. The Trail Closed sign at the bottom will be replaced by signs further up the trail that say Trail Closed Ahead. The hazards on this trail stem from snow filled chutes that can be very hazardous to cross. Little Yosemite Valley Ranger Camp is being set up this week by trail crew and ranger staff.
***Weather permitting, it is hoped the Half Dome cables will be put up next week, although this date is entirely dependent on snow melt and weather conditions.***
(abbreviated weather forecast from NWS: Thursday. Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. Friday. Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. Saturday. Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74. Sunday. Mostly sunny. Highs 57 to 67. Monday. Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 66. Tuesday. Sunny. Highs 58 to 68.)
Tioga Road Update for Tues. May 13: The road is being widened from Olmsted Point west. If proper avalanche conditions allow a cut will be made through the Olmsted Avalanche zone early on Wednesday morning and progress will continue eastward.</HTML>
